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Prism Electric Scooter  

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Owner’s Handbook (Code: Z40949 Rev A) 

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 

 

Problem: Scooter will not switch on 
Symptoms: 
Batteries not connected 
Circuit breaker has tripped 
Rear and front sections not 
connected 

Remedy: 
Check batteries connected 
Push circuit breaker to reset 
Check connection on front-
to-rear loom 

 

Problem: Scooter will switch on but will not run 
Symptoms: 
Flat batteries 
Charger plugged in 
Motor in freewheel mode 

Remedy: 
Recharge battery 
Unplug charger from scooter
Push down freewheel lever 

 

Problem: Scooter appears slow 
Symptoms: 
Flat batteries 
Speed setting slow 

Remedy: 
Recharge battery 
Turn up speed dial 

 

Problem: Seat moves whilst in use 
Symptoms: 
Seat not locked in position 

Remedy: 
Slowly rotate the seat until it 
drops in place and is secure. 

 

Problem: Tiller appears loose 
Symptoms: 
Tiller adjustment knob loose 

Remedy: 
Tighten tiller adjustment 
knob 

 

Problem: Horn sounds involuntarily / automatically 
Symptoms: 
The scooter has diagnosed a 
fault 

Remedy: 
Ensure the wigwag paddle is 
released and switch the 
scooter off and on. 
Recharge batteries if error 
persists. 

 
 

 

Prism Sport pictured 

 
 
 

CONTENTS

 
1.

 

PREFACE

2.

 

SAFETY NOTICE

2.1

 

Before Driving 

2.2

 

Whilst Driving 

2.3

 

Labelling 

2.4

 

Electromagnetic Interference 

3.   PARTS INTRODUCTION 

4.   OPERATION  

 

4.1 Control Panel 

 

4.2 How to Operate Your Scooter 

5.   DRIVING ON THE ROAD 

6.   BATTERY CHARGING AND CARE

7.   INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

 

7.1 Daily Checking 

 

7.2 Service Record 

 

7.3 Battery Pack and Tyres 

 7.4 

Cleaning 

 7.5 

Storage 

 7.6 

Moving 

About 

 

7.7 Disassembling the Scooter for 

Transportation 

 

7.8 Assembling the Scooter 

8.   TROUBLESHOOTING 

9. SPECIFICATION

10. WARRANTY

11. APPENDIX: SERVICE RECORD 

12. APPENDIX: SHROUD INSTALLATION 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Prism 3-wheel

Page 1: ...Rev A SCOOTER RANGE Feel free to enjoy life The team at Drive Medical develops its products to give our customers the freedom to live independently This encompasses their daily home life and provides...

Page 2: ...ntil it drops in place and is secure Problem Tiller appears loose Symptoms Tiller adjustment knob loose Remedy Tighten tiller adjustment knob Problem Horn sounds involuntarily automatically Symptoms T...

Page 3: ...r greater stability 4 wheel Sport model for better performance 2 SAFETY Before Driving The user needs to be familiar with the use and operation of this scooter before driving Ride on the pavement and...

Page 4: ...r Product Code Drive Medical HX5 9JP Serial Max User Mass 115kg Above Located on rear WARNING Please hold the tiller before loosen the tiller adjustment knob Before lifting or driving the scooter make...

Page 5: ...l Please note the Prism Sport has a slight different control panel layout but functions are the same 4 7 6 CHARGER SOCKET SPEED DIAL HORN WIGWAG PADDLE KEY IGNITION POWER EYE BATTERY GAUGE 4 2 How To...

Page 6: ...e seat lever forward and swivel the seat Release the lever and then continue swivelling the seat until it locks in position Attention Return the seat to the forward position before driving Adjusting t...

Page 7: ...should operate as normal Freewheel Lever Engaged Drive Mode Push the lever down completely and the scooter can be driven by the motor Freewheel Mode Pull the lever up and switch the scooter off The sc...

Page 8: ...and pull out the key Stopping distance will vary with speed so begin braking as early as possible Always park on flat ground switch off and remove the key before dismounting 6 BATTERY CHARGING AND CAR...

Page 9: ...aled lead acid type and are maintenance free and are non spillable They are fitted with spade terminals The batteries require charging every week to ensure battery longevity The batteries supplied as...

Page 10: ...ere is no need to check tyre pressure 7 4 Cleaning The scooter should be cleaned periodically especially if you tend to drive on sand gravel or other adverse environments Use a soft wrung dry cloth to...

Page 11: ...up the scooter using the seat post whilst pulling the red handle behind the seat post 6 Lift the front section up until the lower pegs are no longer in contact with the curved locking brackets on the...

Page 12: ...t sections not connected Remedy Check batteries connected Push circuit breaker to reset Check connection on front to rear loom Problem Scooter will switch on but will not run Symptoms Flat batteries C...

Page 13: ...6km 10 miles Min turning radius 1200mm 3 11 5 Ground clearance 44mm 1 75 Kerb climbing ability 25mm 1 Obstacle climbing ability 25mm 1 Max load weight including goods 115kg 18 stone Model Reference Pr...

Page 14: ...lance of the warranty period on the scooter 5 Consumable items supplied will not generally be covered during the normal warranty period unless such items require repair or replacement clearly as a dir...

Page 15: ...off switch Seat Control Lever Back Braking Armrests Recharge point Electrics Batteries Connections condition Levels Lights Connections Test run Discharge test Forwards Wheels and Tyres Reverse Wear Em...

Page 16: ...Prism Electric Scooter A v e R 9 4 9 0 4 Z e d o C k o o b d n a H s r e n w O 5 1 f o 5 1 e g a P Appendix B Body Shroud Body Panel Installation...

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