Pride Mobility PMV-505 manuale d’uso

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SAFETY GUIDELINES Read and follow all of the instructions in this manual before you attempt to operate your PMV for the first time. If you are unable to understand any of this information or require additional assistance for set-up, contact your local Pride Provider or call the Pride T ech Service Department at 1-800-800-8586 . The following symbol[...]

3 Hurricane PMV I. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 5 I I . SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 6 III. EMI/RFI ............................[...]

4 Hurricane PMV COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2000 Pride Mobility Products Corp. Pride cannot be held responsible for any damage or injury incurred due to improper or unsafe use of a Hurricane PMV . 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[...]

5 Hurricane PMV W elcome to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Hurricane PMV . The Hurricane PMV design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attrac- tive styling. W e are certain that the design features and trouble-free operation of your new Hurrican PMV will add [...]

6 Hurricane PMV 5˚ 6˚ 150-200 lbs. 250-300 lbs. FIGURE 1. INCLINE SPECIFICATIONS DRIVING GUIDELINES After beginning to use your Hurricane PMV on a daily basis, you may encounter situations that, at first, may require some practice to negotiate on your PMV . With a little bit of patience and practice, you will soon be able to achieve total control[...]

7 Hurricane PMV FIGURE 3. INCREASED STABILITY DRIVING POSITION FIGURE 2. NORMAL DRIVING POSITION 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 PMV toward the front of the PMV for improved stability . Y our Hurricane PMV was d[...]

8 Hurricane PMV ! Never use your Hurricane PMV as a seat in a moving vehicle. Y our Hurricane PMV is not designed to be used as such and cannot protect you in the event of an automobile accident or an abrupt stop. ! Do not carry passengers on your Hurricane PMV under any circumstances. ! Never drive your Hurricane PMV across the side of a hill or d[...]

9 Hurricane PMV WARNING! Radio wav es ma y interfere with the control of your Hurricane PMV . Radio waves can cause unintended motion of Hurricane PMVs. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy (EM). When this energy unintentionally affects the operation of an electronic device, it is called Electromag- netic Interference (EMI) or Radio Fre[...]

10 Hurricane PMV What can I do to find out if my Hurricane PMV is likely to be Affected by EMI/RFI? If you’ve had your Hurricane PMV for a long time and haven’ t experienced any unintended motion, it’ s not likely that you’ll have problems in the future. But it’ s always possible that problems could arise if you are close to a source of r[...]

11 Hurricane PMV Model Numbers PMV-500: (Candy Apple Red), PMV- 501 (Forest Green), PM V-50 2 (Viper Blue), PMV-503 (Mercury Silver), PM V-5 0 5 (Onyx Black) Length 55.5in. Wid th 25in. Tires Type: Pneu matic Front: 4in. x 13i n. Rear: 4in. x 13i n. Weight capacity 300 lbs. Maxi mum Battery Type (Batteries not included) Choice of: Two 12 volt, 32 A[...]

12 Hurricane PMV 19 25 " " 1 2 18 " 1 2 24"- 28 " 1 2 " 1 2 55 43" T urning Radius 6 " 1 " 3 4 " 1 2 47 " 3 4 55 - 21 " 17 " - 12 " 8 " - 80 ˚ 1 28 " 25 " - FIGURE 5. HURRICANE DIMENSIONS IV . SPECIFICA TIONS[...]

13 Hurricane PMV V . DESCRIPTION FIGURE 6. CONTROL CONSOLE ASSEMBLY 4-8 MPH SWITCH SPEED CONTROL DIAL KEY SWITCH HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER HORN BUTTON TURN SIGNAL BUTTON CONTROL CONSOLE ASSEMBL Y This assembly houses all of the controls you need to drive your Hurricane PMV . WARNING! Keep the console free from moisture[...]

14 Hurricane PMV ONBOARDBA TTER Y CHARGER ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER MODULE AMMETER Speed Adjustment Dial This control dial allows you to preselect and limit your Hurricane PMV’ s top speed. The image of the tortoise represents the slowest speed setting. The image of the hare represents the fastest speed setting. See figure 6. K ey Switch T o turn the[...]

15 Hurricane PMV V . DESCRIPTION OnBoard Batter y Charger The battery char ger is located in the left corner of the utility tray . See figure 7. This is a gray colored plastic box with a green LED indicator on the exterior of the case. The main power cord extends from the charger and should be coiled to the side of the trunk. Use the reusable faste[...]

16 Hurricane PMV BA TTERIES AND BA TTER Y CHARGING—FREQUENTL Y ASKED QUESTIONS (F AQs) How does the charger work? When your Hurricane PMV’ s battery voltage is low , the charger works extra and sends more electrical current to the batteries to bring up their charge. As the voltage of the batteries approaches a full char ge, the charger works le[...]

17 Hurricane PMV 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. Y ou will often face hills, sidewalk cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind. All of these driving conditions affect the distance or running time per bat[...]

18 Hurricane PMV Why do my new batteries seem weak? Deep-cycle batteries employ a different chemical technology than is used in car batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries (nicads), or in other common battery types. Deep-cycle batteries are specifically designed to provide power , drain down their charge, and then accept a relatively quick recharge. W [...]

19 Hurricane PMV For prolonged storage, you may wish to place several boards under the frame of your Hurricane PMV to raise the PMV off of the ground. This takes the weight off of the tires and minimizes the possibility of flat spots from developing on the areas of the tires contacting the ground. What about public transportation? If you intend to [...]

20 Hurricane PMV PRE-RIDE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS ! Have you fully charged the batteries? See VI. “Batteries and Charging.” ! Are the manual freewheel levers in the drive (up) mode? See V . “Description.” Never leave the freewheel lever pushed down unless you are manually pushing your Hurricane PMV . ! Is your proposed path clear of people, [...]

21 Hurricane PMV NOTE: Y our Hurricane PMV’ s r everse speed is 40% slower than the speed you set with the speed adjust- ment dial and the 4 - 8 mph switch. GETTING OFF OF Y OUR HURRICANE PMV 1. Bring your Hurricane PMV to a complete stop. 2. Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch. 3. Push down on the seat rotation lever to unlo[...]

22 Hurricane PMV VIII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS TILLER ANGLE Y ou can adjust the tiller to any number of positions between the forward stop and the PMV deck. The tiller adjustment lever keeps the tiller in position. Pull up on the tiller adjustment lever . See figure 8. Move the tiller to a comfortable position. Release the tiller adjustment lever . The[...]

23 Hurricane PMV VIII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS HIGH-BACK SEA T HEADREST Y our high-back seat has an adjustable headrest that locks into three dif ferent positions. T o raise or lower the headrest, press the lock release button and slide the headrest up or down until it locks into place. See figure 1 1. ARMREST WIDTH Y ou may adjust the armrests to vari[...]

24 Hurricane PMV The Hurricane PMV requires n o tools for disassembly or assembly . Always disassemble or assemble your Hurri- cane PMV on a level, dry surface with suf ficient room for you to work and move around your PMV . Keep in mind that the disassembled sections of the Hurricane PMV will take up more floor space than the assembled Hurricane P[...]

25 Hurricane PMV IX. DISASSEMBL Y AND ASSEMBL Y 9. Unplug both battery harnesses and lift both batter- ies off of the Hurricane PMV . See figures 17 and 18. CAUTION! Failure to unplug both batter y har nesses and the control console har ness prior to disassem- bly could result in per manent dam- age to the PMV . 10. Grab the handle grip on the till[...]

26 Hurricane PMV ASSEMBL Y 1 . Place the manual freewheel lever in drive (down) position. 2. Position the front and rear sections togeather . See figure 21. 3. Make sure that the locking cam levers are vertically positioned and the locking pins are removed. T ilt the rear end to a horizontal position and insert the longer tube of the front end into[...]

27 Hurricane PMV X. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES FLAG DUST COVER For information concerning these accessories, see your authorized Pride provider or call Pride Mobility Products Corporation at 1-800-800-8586 CUP HOLDER[...]

28 Hurricane PMV Any electromechanical device occasionally requires maintenance, but be assured that many common problems are usually solved easily with a bit of common sense. Ask yourself what works and what doesn’t. T ry each and every control on the Hurricane PMV to see if your problem follows any pattern. Ask yourself , “Is the whole Hurric[...]

29 Hurricane PMV Y our Hurricane PMV was designed to require a minimal amount of care and maintenance. If you have any doubts about its care or operation, you may schedule inspection and maintenance at your authorized PMV provider . The following areas require periodic inspection and/or care and maintenance: TIRE PRESSURE ! For optimum scooter perf[...]

30 Hurricane PMV FRONT AXLE BEARINGS , REAR AXLE BEARINGS, AND MO TOR/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBL Y ! All drive train components are prelubricated and sealed. They require no additional lubrication. THE CONTROL CONSOLE ASSEMBL Y AND ELECTRONIC CONTR OLLER MODULE ! Be sure to keep these areas free from moisture. In the event that these components are exposed [...]

31 Hurricane PMV THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Structural frame components; including platform, fork, seat post, and frame. Drive train; including transaxle, motor , and brake. First year: 100% replacement of parts cost Second year: 67% replacement of parts cost Third year: 50% replacement of parts cost THREE-YEAR WARRANTY EX CEPTIONS T ransaxle: In [...]

32 Hurricane PMV 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 consequenti[...]

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