Pride Mobility Traveller Plus HD manual

Inc luding Models: Elite T rav eller Plus and Elite T rav eller Plus HD ELITE TRA VELLER PL US[...]

SAFETY GUIDELINES Copyright © 2008 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU3231/Rev D/April 2008 NOTE: This owner ’ s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information avail- able at the time of publication. W e reserve the right to make changes as they become necessary . Any changes to our products may cause slight variatio[...]

3 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 4 I I. SAFETY ....................................................................................................................................[...]

4 www .pridemobility .com Elite T ra v eller Plus/Plus HD 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 d[...]

5 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com Fully charge batteries before operating. Remo ve k ey fr om an una ttended T r av el Scooter . 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 unders[...]

6 www .pridemobility .com Elite T ra v eller Plus/Plus HD Wear safety goggles. II. SAFETY Do not remove anti-tip wheels. Av oid e xposure to rain, sno w , ice, salt, or standing water whenev er possible. Maintain and store in a clean and dr y condition. Remo val of g rounding prong can create electrical hazar d. If necessar y , pr operl y install a[...]

7 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com II. SAFETY Explosive conditions exist! Do not use batteries with different amp-hour (Ah) capacities. Do not mix old and new batteries. Always replace both batteries at the same time. Contains Lead. Do not lift the mobility product while seated in it. Disposal and recyc ling —Contact your au[...]

8 www .pridemobility .com Elite T ra v eller Plus/Plus HD II. SAFETY GENERAL MAND A T OR Y! Do not operate your new T r a v el Scooter for the first time without completel y reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Y our T ravel Scooter is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility . Pride provides an extensive[...]

9 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com II. SAFETY Perform the following inspections prior to using your T ravel Scooter: ! Check for proper tire inflation. Maintain but do not exceed the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on each tire if equipped with pneumatic tyres. ! Check all electrical connections. Make sure they are t[...]

10 www .pridemobility .com Elite T ra v eller Plus/Plus HD II. SAFETY 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 the forward direction only . [...]

11 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com 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[...]

12 www .pridemobility .com Elite T ra v eller Plus/Plus HD II. SAFETY Figure 3. Correct Curb Approach Figure 4. Incorrect Curb Approach OUTDOOR DRIVING SURF A CES Y our T ravel Scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry , level surfaces composed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However , Pride recognize[...]

13 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com 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 . [...]

14 www .pridemobility .com Elite T ra v eller Plus/Plus HD 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 do[...]

15 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com II. SAFETY WARNING! Always be sure your T r a v el Scooter and its batteries are proper ly secured when it is being tr ansported. B atteries should be secured in an upright position, and protective caps should be installed on the batter y ter minals. Ba tteries should not be transpor ted wit[...]

16 www .pridemobility .com Elite T rav eller Plus/Plus HD 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. WARNI[...]

17 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com III. 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 , ho rn bu tt on , s p ee d a dj us t me nt di al , and the battery condition meter . See figure 5 . PROHIBITED! Do not e[...]

18 www .pridemobility .com Elite T rav eller Plus/Plus HD III. YOUR TRA VEL SCOO TER Horn Button This button activates a warning horn. Y our Travel Scooter must be turned on for the horn to be op- erational. Do not hesitate to use the warning horn when doing so may prevent an accident. Speed Adjustment Dial This dial allows you to preselect and lim[...]

19 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com III. YOUR TRA VEL SCOO TER Motor/T ransaxle Assembly The motor/transaxle assembly is an electromechani- cal unit that converts electrical energy from your Travel Scooter ’ s batteries into the controlled mechanical en- ergy that drives the T ravel Scooter ’ s wheels. BA TTER Y PA CK Y ou[...]

20 www .pridemobility .com Elite T rav eller Plus/Plus HD OFF-BO ARD BA TTER Y CHARGER The off-board battery char ger , when plugged into the charger port (lo- cated on the battery pack) and a stan- dard electrical outlet, charges the T r avel Scooter ’ s batteries. See figure 9 . SHROUD PANELS Y ou can change the color of your T ravel Scooter by[...]

21 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com PROHIBITED! R emoval of the grounding pr ong can create an electrical hazard. If necessar y , properly install an approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged plug access. PROHIBITED! Do not allo w unsuper vised children to play near the T r a v el Scooter w hile the b[...]

22 www .pridemobility .com Elite T rav eller Plus/Plus HD Follow these easy steps to charge your batteries safely: NOTE: The battery pack can be charged on or off the T ravel Scooter . 1. Position your T ravel Scooter or battery pack close to a standard electrical outlet. See figure 14. 2. Remove the key from the key switch. 3. Make certain that th[...]

23 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com I V . B A TTERIES AND CHARGING Can I use a different charger? Chargers are selected precisely for particular applications and are especially matched to the type, size, and chemi- cal formulation of specific batteries. For the safest and most ef ficient charging of your T ravel Scooter ’ s [...]

24 www .pridemobility .com Elite T rav eller Plus/Plus HD I 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[...]

25 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com I V . B A TTERIES AND CHARGING 10 . Position the lid back onto the battery pack. 1 1. Carefully turn the pack upside down. 12. Reinstall all screws and tighten. NOTE: If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery , immediately enclose it in a plastic bag and contact your local disposal agenc[...]

26 www .pridemobility .com Elite T rav eller Plus/Plus HD V . OPERA TION BEFORE GETTING ONT O Y OUR TRA VEL SCOO TER ! Have you fully char ged the batteries? See IV . “Batteries and Char ging.” ! Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (rearward) position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever in the forward position unless you are manually[...]

27 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com V . OPERA TION ! Pull on the left handgrip to steer your T ravel Scooter to the left. ! Pull on the right handgrip to steer your T ravel Scooter to the right. ! Move the tiller to the center position to drive straight ahead. ! T o stop, slowly release the throttle control lever . The electro[...]

28 www .pridemobility .com Elite T rav eller Plus/Plus HD VI. 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 r a vel Scooter is in motion. Y our Travel Scooter is equipped with an adjustable pivoting tiller . [...]

29 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Figure 19. Front Storage Area SCREWS REMO V ABLE STORAGE AREA Figure 18. 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 18. 1 . Remove the seat and battery pack [...]

30 www .pridemobility .com Elite T rav eller Plus/Plus HD 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 20 . No tools are required to disassemble or assemble your T ravel Scooter . Always disassemble or assemble your T ravel Scooter[...]

31 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com VII. DISASSEMBL Y AND ASSEMBL Y ASSEMBL Y NOTE: Before attempting assembly , tilt the rear half of the T ravel Scooter slightly back on the anti-tip wheels as shown in figure 23. 1 . Use the frame release lever to lift the front section as you align the frame hooks of the front section with [...]

32 www .pridemobility .com Elite T rav eller Plus/Plus HD VIII. BASIC TROUBLESHOO TING BEEP CODE CONDITION SOLUTIO N ! ! (2) Battery voltage is too low to operate the Travel Scoo ter. Charge fully until char ger and any m eters ind i cate completio n. ! ! ! (3) Battery voltage is too high to opera te the Travel Scoo ter. Contact y our au t ho rized[...]

33 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com VIII. BASIC TR OUBLESHOO TING 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 char ge, check the fuse located on the battery pack. Re[...]

34 www .pridemobility .com Elite T rav eller Plus/Plus HD IX. 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[...]

35 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 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 gloss. AXLE BEARINGS AND THE MO T OR/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBL Y These ite[...]

36 www .pridemobility .com Elite T rav eller Plus/Plus HD X. WARRANTY FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For five (5) years from the date of purchase, Pride will repair or replace at our option to the original purchaser any of the following parts found upon examination by an authorized representative of Pride to be defective in material and/or workmanship:[...]

37 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com X. WARRANTY Exclusions also include components with damage caused by: ! Contamination ! Abuse, misuse, accident, or negligence ! Battery fluid spillage or leakage ! Commercial use or use other than normal ! Improper operation, maintenance, or storage ! Batteries not properly maintained by re[...]

38 www .pridemobility .com Elite T rav eller Plus/Plus HD Model Numbers Elite T raveller Plus: SC53, SC54 Elite T raveller Plus HD: SC53HD, SC54HD Colors Red, Blue, Silver (interchangeable panels) Overall Length 2 3-wheel: 40 in. (101.6 cm) 4-wheel: 40.25 in. (102.24 cm) Overall Width 2 21.12 in. (53.64 cm) T otal W eight Without Batteries 3-wheel:[...]

39 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com APPENDIX I - SPECIFICA TIONS Figure 26. T ravel Scooter Dimensions Figure 27. Tire Dimensions 3 in. (7.63 cm) 9 in. (22.86 cm) 8 in. (20.32 cm) 2 in. (5 cm) Front Rear 3" (7.62 cm) 16.25" - 17.75" (41.275 cm - 40.1 cm) 21.12" (53.64 cm) 3-wheel: 34" (86.36 cm) 4-whee[...]

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