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    The First Name In T ravel Mobility ® Owner ’ s Manual Exeter , P A S t. Catharines, ON 1-800-800-8586 www .pridemobility .com[...]

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    The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the T ravel Scooter to identify warnings and important information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely . WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation that can cause personal injur y , equipment, and/or pr operty damage (Blac[...]

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    3 Go-Go Ultra X www .pridemobility .com CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 4 I I . SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 5 III. SPE[...]

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    4 www .pridemobility .com Go-Go Ultra X I. INTRODUCTION SAFETY WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). The product you have purchased combines state-of the-art components with safety , comfort, and styling in mind. W e are confident the design features will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities. U[...]

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    5 Go-Go Ultra X www .pridemobility .com II. SAFETY PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the T ravel Scooter to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited ac- tions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely . Maximum weight capacity . Place unit on level ground and stand behind or to one side when[...]

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    6 www .pridemobility .com Go-Go Ultra X II. SAFETY Do not remove anti-tip wheels. Av oid exposure to r ain, snow , ice, salt or standing water whene ver possible. Maintain and store in a clean and dr y condition. Remo val of gr ounding prong can cr ea te electrical hazar d. If necessar y , proper ly install an approved 3-pronged adapter to an elect[...]

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    7 Go-Go Ultra X www .pridemobility .com II. SAFETY GENERAL MAND A TOR Y! Do not operate your new T ravel Scooter f or the first time without completel y reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Y our Travel Scooter is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility . Pride provides an extensive variety of products t[...]

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    8 www .pridemobility .com Go-Go Ultra X II. SAFETY PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK Get to know the feel of your T ravel Scooter and its capabilities. Pride recommends that you perform a safety check before each use to make sure your T ravel Scooter operates smoothly and safely . Perform the following inspections prior to using your T ravel Scooter:  Check[...]

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    9 Go-Go Ultra X www .pridemobility .com II. SAFETY Figure 1. Maximum Recommended Incline Angle When climbing an incline, try to keep your T ravel 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 th[...]

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    10 www .pridemobility .com Go-Go Ultra X II. SAFETY Figure 2A. Increased Stability Driving Position Figure 2. Normal Driving Position When you approach an incline, it is best to lean forward. See figures 2 and 2A . This shifts the center of gravity of you and your T ravel Scooter toward the front of the T ravel Scooter for improved stability . NOTE[...]

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    11 Go-Go Ultra X www .pridemobility .com II. SAFETY Figure 3. Correct Curb Approach Figure 3A. Incorrect Curb Approach OUTDOOR DRIVING SURF A CES Y our Travel Scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry , level surfaces composed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However , Pride recognizes that there will [...]

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    12 www .pridemobility .com Go-Go Ultra X II. SAFETY INCLEMENT WEA THER PRECA UTIONS Exposure of your T ravel Scooter to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If sud denly caught up in rain, snow , severe cold or heat while operating your T ravel Scooter proceed to shelter at the earliest opportunity . Thoroughly dry your[...]

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    13 Go-Go Ultra X www .pridemobility .com II. SAFETY ELEV A T ORS Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the door(s).  If you are in the doorway of an elevator when the door(s) begin to close, push on the rubber door edge or allow the rubber door edge to contact the T ravel Scooter and the door will reopen. [...]

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    14 www .pridemobility .com Go-Go Ultra X PREVENTING UNINTENDED MO VEMENT WARNING! If you anticipate being seated in a sta tionar y position for an e xtended period of time , tur n of f the pow er . This will pr ev ent unexpected motion from inadver tent throttle control lev er contact. Failure to do so may r esult in per sonal injur y . GETTING ONT[...]

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    15 Go-Go Ultra X www .pridemobility .com PRESCRIPTION DR UGS/PHYSICAL LIMIT A TIONS The T ravel Scooter user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her T ravel 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 [...]

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    16 www .pridemobility .com Go-Go Ultra X III. SPECIFICA TIONS Model Number 3-wheel: SC40X 4-wheel: SC44X Colors Red, Blue Overall Length 2 3-wheel: 36.5 in. 4-wheel: 39.75 in. Overall Width 2 19.25 in. T otal W eight Without Batteries 2 3-wheel: 75 lbs. 4-wheel: 78.5lbs. Front Section W eight 3-wheel: 28 lbs. 4-wheel: 32.5 lbs. T urning Radius 2 3-[...]

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    17 Go-Go Ultra X www .pridemobility .com III. SPECIFICA TIONS Figure 4. T r avel Scooter Dimensions Figure 4A. Tire Dimensions 2.50 in. 8 in. 2 in. Front Rear 3-WHEEL: 8 in. 4-WHEEL: 7 in. 3-wheel: 2.625" 4-wheel: 2.5" 19.25" 3-wheel: 32.50" 4-wheel: 43.25" T urning Radius 3-wheel: 36.5" 4-wheel: 39.75"[...]

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    18 www .pridemobility .com Go-Go Ultra X IV . Y OUR TRA VEL SCOO TER TILLER CONSOLE The tiller console houses all controls neede d to drive your T ravel Scooter , including the key switch, throttle control lever , horn button, speed adjustment dial, and the battery condition meter . See figure 5 . WARNING! Do not expose the tiller console to moistu[...]

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    19 Go-Go Ultra X www .pridemobility .com IV . YOUR TRA VEL SCOO TER Speed Adjustment Dial This dial allows you to preselect and limit your T ravel Scooter ’ s top speed.  The image of the tortoise represents the slowest speed setting.  The image of the hare represents the fastest speed setting. Battery Condition Meter When the key is fully [...]

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    20 www .pridemobility .com Go-Go Ultra X Charger P ower Cor d Receptacle The 3-pin end of the charger power cord plugs into this receptacle. Main Circuit Breaker (Reset Button) When the voltage in your T ravel Scooter ’ s batteries becomes low or the T ravel Scooter is heavily strained because of excessive loads or steep inclines, the main circui[...]

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    21 Go-Go Ultra X www .pridemobility .com CHARGING Y OUR BA TTERIES PROHIBITED! Ne ver use an e xtension lead to plug in y our batter y charger . Plug the charger directly into a properly wired standard electrical outlet. PROHIBITED! Removal of the grounding prong can create an electrical hazard. If necessar y , proper ly install an appr ov ed 3-pro[...]

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    22 www .pridemobility .com Go-Go Ultra X WARNING! Prev ent injur y and/or equipment dama ge! If your of f-boar d batter y charger has not been tested and approved for outdoor use, then do not expose it to adverse or extreme weather conditions. If the batter y char ger is exposed to adv erse or extreme weather conditions, then it must be allowed to [...]

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    23 Go-Go Ultra X www .pridemobility .com V . B A TTERIES AND CHARGING What if my T ravel Scooter’ s batteries will not charge?  Ensure that the fuse on the battery pack is in working condition.  Ensure both ends of the charger power cord are inserted fully . Can I use a different charger? Chargers are selected precisely for particular appli[...]

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    24 www .pridemobility .com Go-Go Ultra X V . B A TTERIES AND CHARGING What type and size of battery should I use? Y our T ravel Scooter requires two deep cycle batteries. W e recommend only sealed, maintenance-free types such as AGM or Gel-Cell. Do not use wet-cell batteries, which have removable caps. Refer to the specifications table for size as [...]

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    25 Go-Go Ultra X www .pridemobility .com V . B A TTERIES AND CHARGING 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 ch[...]

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    26 www .pridemobility .com Go-Go Ultra X VI. OPERA TION BEFORE GETTING ONT O Y OUR TRA VEL SCOO TER  Have you fully charged the batteries? See V . “Batteries and Charging.”  Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (rearward) position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever in the forward position unless you are manually pushing your T [...]

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    27 Go-Go Ultra X www .pridemobility .com VI. OPERA TION  The electromechanical disc park brake automatically disengages and the T ravel Scooter accelerates smoothly to the speed you preselected with the speed adjustment dial.  Pull on the left handgrip to steer your T ravel Scooter to the left.  Pull on the right handgrip to steer your T r[...]

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    28 www .pridemobility .com Go-Go Ultra X VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT WARNING! Remove the key from the key switch before adjusting the tiller or the seat. Never attempt to adjust the tiller or the seat while the T ravel Scooter is in motion. Y our T ravel Scooter is equipped with an adjustable pivoting tiller . 1. While supporti[...]

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    29 Go-Go Ultra X www .pridemobility .com VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Figure 15. Seat Height Adjustment UPPER SEA T POST LOWER SEA T POST DETENT PIN SEA T HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The seat can be repositioned to different heights. See figure 15. 1. Remove the seat and battery pack from your T ravel Scooter . 2 . Use the attached ring to pull and remove the de[...]

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    30 www .pridemobility .com Go-Go Ultra X VIII. DISASSEMBL Y AND ASSEMBL Y DISASSEMBL Y Y ou can disassemble the T ravel Scooter into five pieces: the seat, the front section, the rear section, the basket, and the battery pack. See figure 16 . No tools are required to disassemble or assemble your T ravel Scooter . Always disassemble or assemble your[...]

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    31 Go-Go Ultra X www .pridemobility .com ASSEMBL Y NOTE: Before attempting assembly , tilt the rear half of the T ravel Scooter slightly back on the anti tip wheels as show in figure 19. 1 . Use the frame release lever to lift the front section as you align the frame hooks of the front section with the lower frame tube of the rear section. See figu[...]

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    32 www .pridemobility .com Go-Go Ultra X IX. BASIC TROUBLESHOO TING 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[...]

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    33 Go-Go Ultra X www .pridemobility .com What if the T ravel Scooter’ s batteries won’t charge?  Check the fuse located on the battery pack. Replace if necessary .  During the charging process, if the char ger LED’ s never indicate a full charge, check the fuse located on the battery pack. Replace if necessary .  Ensure both ends of [...]

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    34 www .pridemobility .com Go-Go Ultra X X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Y our T ravel 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 inspecti[...]

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    35 Go-Go Ultra X www .pridemobility .com BA TTER Y TERMINAL CONNECTIONS Make certain that the terminal connections remain tight and are not corroded. ABS PLASTIC SHROUDS The shroud pieces are formed from durable ABS plastic and are coated with an advanced formula urethane paint. A light application of car wax will help the shrouds retain their high[...]

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    36 www .pridemobility .com Go-Go Ultra X XI. WARRANTY FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Structural frame components, including: platform, fork, seat post, and frame welds. TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY All electronic parts, including controllers and battery chargers, have a two (2) year warranty . Servicing to the controller or battery charger must be carried[...]

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    37 Go-Go Ultra X www .pridemobility .com NO TES[...]

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    38 www .pridemobility .com Go-Go Ultra X NO TES[...]

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