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Hurricane

I V .    Y O U R   H U R R I C A N E

Turn Signal Buttons

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Press the appropriate turn signal button once to activate it.

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Your Hurricane’s turn signals are timed to shut off automatically.

Status LED

The  Status LED will alert you to electrical problems that may occur with the Hurricane.  The LED remains constantly lit

while your scooter is on. If the Hurricane develops an electrical problem, the status LED will flash a code.  See XI.

“Basic Troubleshooting”), If the status LED flashes a code other than a code listed in “Basic Troubleshooting”, contact

your authorised Pride Provider.

Summary of Contents for Hurricane SCUK4500

Page 1: ...Unit 106 Heyford Park Camp Road Upper Heyford Oxfordshire OX25 5HA www pridemobility com The Ultimate In Style Performance Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ... as well as that of your provider caregiver and or healthcare profes sional Pride is not responsible for injuries and or damage resulting from any person s failure to follow the warnings cautions and instructions in this owner s manual Pride is not responsible for injuries and or damage resulting from any person s failure to exercise good judgement and or common sense The symbols below are used th...

Page 3: ...AFETY 6 III SPECIFICATIONS 15 IV YOUR HURRICANE 17 V BATTERIES AND CHARGING 24 VI OPERATION 28 VII COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 30 VIII DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 33 IX OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 36 X BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING 37 XI CARE AND MAINTENANCE 39 XII WARRANTY 41 ...

Page 4: ...y Pride or contained on the Pride Scooter itself This owner s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information available at the time of publication We reserve the right to make changes as they become necessary Any changes to our products may cause slight variations between the illustrations and explanations in this manual and the product you have purchased Ifyouexperiencea...

Page 5: ..._________________________________________ Quick Reference Information Model ______________________________________________________________________________ Serial Number __________________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date ________________________________________________________________________ NOTE If you ever lose or misplace your warranty card or your copy of ...

Page 6: ...d to practice operating the Hurricane in the presence of a trained attendant A trained attendant can be defined as a family member or care professional specially trained in assisting a Hurricane user in various daily living activities As you begin using your Hurricane during daily activities you will probably encounter situations in which you will need some practice Simply take your time and you w...

Page 7: ...rying passengers on your Hurricane may result in personal injury and or property damage If you discover a problem contact your authorised Pride provider for assistance WEIGHT LIMITATIONS Your scooter is rated for a maximum 181 kg 400 lb weight limit INCLINE INFORMATION More and more buildings have ramps with specified degrees of inclination designed for easy and safe access Some ramps may have tur...

Page 8: ...cise extreme caution when negotiating an incline WARNING You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline i e areas covered with snow ice cut grass or wet leaves WARNING When on anysortof an incline or decline never place the Hurricane in freewheel mode while seated on it or standing next to it FIGURE 1 MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED INCLINE ANGLES 350 400 lbs 150 300 lbs 68 kg 136 kg 12 3 15...

Page 9: ...re not limited to cornering speed steering angle how sharply you are turning uneven road surfaces inclined road surfaces riding from an area of low traction to an area of high traction such as passing from a grassy area to a paved area especially at high speed while turning and abrupt directional changes High cornering speeds are not recommended If you feel that you may tip over in a corner reduce...

Page 10: ...l injury and or damage may result WARNING Do not attempttohaveyourHurricaneproceedrearwardsdown anystep kerb orother obstacle This may cause the Hurricane to tip and cause personal injury OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES Your Hurricane is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions dry level surfaces composed of concrete blacktop or asphalt However Pride recognizes that there wil...

Page 11: ...our Hurricane in freewheel mode while seated on it Personal injury may result Ask an attendant for assistance if necessary WARNING Do not place your Hurricane in freewheel mode while on an incline The Hurricane could roll uncontrollably on its own causing personal injury INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS WARNING Pride recommends that you do not operate your Hurricane in icy or slippery conditions or o...

Page 12: ...WARNING Do not use your Hurricane to negotiate steps or escalators You may cause injury to yourself and to others and damage your Hurricane STAIRS AND ESCALATORS Hurricanes are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators Always use an elevator WARNING If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period of time turn off the power This will prevent unexpected mo...

Page 13: ...up to make getting on and off the Hurricane easier WARNING Position yourself asfar back as possible in the Hurricane seat to prevent the Hurricane from tipping and causing injury WARNING Avoid using your armrests for weight bearing purposes Such use may cause the Hurri cane to tip and cause personal injury WARNING Avoid putting all of your weight on the floorboard Such use may cause the Hurricane ...

Page 14: ...ng PRESCRIPTION DRUGS PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS The Hurricane usermustexercisecareandcommonsensewhenoperatinghis herHurricane This includes aware nessofsafetyissueswhentakingprescribedorover the counterdrugsorwhen the user has specific physical limita tions WARNING Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or over the counter medication or if you have certain physical limitations Some medicat...

Page 15: ...6 5 20 5 48 cm 19 188 cm 74 150 cm 59 44 5 cm 17 5 24 29 10 cm 4 90 100 102 105 Adjustable 8 12 Turning Radius 61 cm 24 61 74 cm 42 52 cm 20 30 cm 68 73 cm 122 132 cm I I I S P E C I F I C A T I O N S FIGURE 4 HURRICANE DIMENSIONS ...

Page 16: ...left or right side of tiller lighted touch pad control console front basket user adjustable sliding seat full soft ride shock absorber equipped suspension adjustable armrest width height angle dual microprocessor based motor controller system modular controller charger assembly infinitely adjustable tiller with auto leveling console standard front rear integrated bumpers easily accessible charger ...

Page 17: ...lconsoleassemblyhousesallofthecontrolsyouneedtodriveyourHurricane includingthespeedadjustment dial throttlecontrollevers batteryconditionmeter statusLED runninglightsbutton hornbuttons turnsignalbuttons andthehazardlightbutton Seefigure6 WARNING Do not expose the control console assembly to moisture In the event that the console does become exposed to moisture do not attempt to operate your Hurric...

Page 18: ...agesyour Hurricane s brakes Battery Condition Meter This meter gives an approximate reading of your scooter s battery voltage when the key is fully inserted into the key switch n Green indicates the Hurricane s batteries are fully charged n Yellow indicates that the Hurricane s battery voltage level is getting low and will require a charge soon n Red indicates that your Hurricane s battery voltage...

Page 19: ... shut off automatically Status LED The StatusLEDwillalertyoutoelectricalproblemsthatmayoccurwiththeHurricane TheLEDremainsconstantlylit whileyourscooterison Ifthe Hurricane develops an electrical problem the status LED will flashacode SeeXI BasicTroubleshooting IfthestatusLEDflashesacodeotherthanacodelisted in BasicTroubleshooting contact your authorised Pride Provider ...

Page 20: ...h This switch limits the Hurricane s top speed to either 6 5 or 13 km h 4 or 8 mph depending on where the Hurricane s preset maximum speed is set See figure 6A n With the switch set to 6 5 km h 4 mph the Hurricane s top speed is 6 5 km h 4 mph n With the switch set to 13 km h 8 mph the Hurricane s top speed is 13 km h 8 mph When driving indoors keep the 6 5 13 km h 4 8 mph switch set to 6 5 km h 4...

Page 21: ...breaker may trip to protect your Hurricane s motor and electron ics from damage See figure7 n The main circuit breaker reset button pops out when the breaker trips n When the breaker trips the entire electrical system of your Hurricane shuts down n Allow a minute or two for your Hurricane s electronics to rest n Push in the reset button to reset the breaker n If the breaker trips frequently you ma...

Page 22: ...namaximumspeedwhichhasbeenpreprogrammed n When the scooter is powered up on with the manual freewheel lever in the drive down position you will encounter considerable resistance if you try pushing the scooter Itisrecommendedthatyoudonotpushthe scooter with the key in the on position while in freewheel mode Motor Transaxle Assembly The motor transaxle assembly is the electromechanical unit that con...

Page 23: ...ing device and the Hercules 3000 lift FIGURE 8 WORKING FUSE FIGURE 9 BLOWN FUSE REPLACE WARNING Failure to use properly rated fuses may cause damage to the Hurricane s electrical system with the possibility of personal injury DOCKINGDEVICE FIGURE 10 HERCULES 3000 DOCKING DEVICE Fuses ThefuseshelpprotectyourHurricane s lighting control console assembly andcharging systems from receiving an overload...

Page 24: ...14 hours You can check this periodically by the battery condition meter on the control console assembly However you must first unplug the battery charger and then insert the key The battery condition meter on the control console assembly indicates the approximate strength of your batteries See figure 11 n Green indicates the Hurricane s batteries are fully charged n Yellow indicates that the Hurri...

Page 25: ...ighly recommend the simultaneous charging of both batteries with the onboard battery charger How often must I charge the batteries Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge your Hurricane s batteries n All day Scooter use on a daily basis n Infrequent or sporadic Scooter use With these considerations in mind you can determine just how often and for how long you should ...

Page 26: ...er ies Cap removal voids the battery warranty and may cause damage to the batteries and to your Hurricane Usethesespecificationstoreorderdeep cyclebatteries Type Deep cycle sealedlead acidorgelcell Size U 1 32AH only 40AH Voltage 12voltseach Amperage 32AH or 40AH To change a battery in your Hurricane 1 Remove the seat and the rear shroud See VIII Disassembly andAssembly 2 Disconnect the battery ti...

Page 27: ...gain 5 Fully recharge the batteries again 6 After four or five charging cycles the batteries are able to receive a charge of 100 of their peak performance level and are able to last for an extended period of time How can I ensure maximum battery life Fully charged deep cycle batteries provide reliable performance and extended battery life Keep your Hurricane s batteries fully charged whenever poss...

Page 28: ...tably in the seat See Getting OnYour Hurricane above n Is the seat at the proper height SeeVII ComfortAdjustments n Is the seat locked securely in place SeeVII ComfortAdjustments n Is the tiller handle at a comfortable setting and locked securely in place SeeVII ComfortAdjustments n Set the 6 5 13 km h 4 8 mph switch to your desired maximum speed of 6 5 or 13 km h 4 or 8 mph then set the speed adj...

Page 29: ...ansaxle gives your Hurricane maximum traction with minimal steering effort on your part GETTING OFF OF YOUR HURRICANE 1 Bring your Hurricane to a complete stop 2 Make certain that the key is turned counterclockwise to the off position and removed 3 Pull up on the seat rotation lever and rotate the seat until you are facing toward the side of your Hurricane 4 Make certain that the seat is locked se...

Page 30: ...er seat post See figure 14 3 Raise or lower the seat pedestal to the desired seat height 4 Hold the seat pedestal at that height and match up the holes in the seat pedestal and in the lower seat post 5 Fully insert the ball detent pin 6 Replace the seat NOTE The supplied nut bolt and washers can be used as an alternate to the ball detent pin for seat height adjust ment and stability FRONT TO BACK ...

Page 31: ...st height Requiredtools 5 32 in Hex Key 1 8 in Hex Key 7 16 in Spanner 1 Loosen the setscrew on the side of the height adjust ment tube with the 1 8 in hex key See figure 16 2 Loosen and remove the acorn nut and screw holding the height adjustment tube in place 3 Raise or lower the height adjustment tube to the de siredheight 4 Align the holes in the adjustment tube with the holes in the armrest u...

Page 32: ...ven only with the seat in the lowest position SEATBACK ADJUSTMENT The seatback may be positioned to four different angles 90 100 102 and 105 See figure 16A To adjust the seatback angle 1 Loosen and remove the adjustment screw from the seatback hinge on both sides of the seat 2 Repositiontheseatbacktothedesired angle 3 Align the adjustment holes from the upper and lower hinge so the adjust ment scr...

Page 33: ...he manual freewheel lever in the drive down position 2 Coil the charger power lead and store it in the rear storage compartment See figure 7 3 Pull up on the seat rotation lever to unlock the seat Rotate the seat one eighth of a turn and lift the seat up and off the Hurricane See figure 18 4 Gently lift the rear shroud off of the Hurricane See figure 19 V I I I D I S A S S E M B LY A N D A S S E M...

Page 34: ...s slot on the brake mount See figure 24 Move the cable safely out of the way FIGURE 22 BATTERY REMOVAL 10 Push the locking cam levers forward and remove the ball detent pins See figures 25 and 26 8 Lift both batteries off of the Hurricane See figure 22 PUSHBRAKE RELEASELEVER FORWARD FIGURE 23 DISENGAGE HANDBRAKE CABLE LIFT UP THE CABLERELEASE HOOK BRAKE MOUNT HANDBRAKE CABLE FIGURE 24 DISENGAGE HA...

Page 35: ...tical position and the ball detent pins are removed 4 Slide the two sections of the unit together until the front half reaches its insertion limit 5 Secure the front and rear sections with the ball detent pins 6 Push the frame lock levers back to their locked downward position 7 Replace the ball detent pin into the docking device 8 Plug the silver front to rear harness into the mating plug found o...

Page 36: ...6 Hurricane I X O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For information concerning these optional accessories contact your authorised Pride provider REAR BASKET CUP HOLDER SAFETY FLAG ...

Page 37: ... n Be sure the auto shutoff feature hasn t been activated SeeV Batteries and Charging n Check the fuses See XI Care and Maintenance for fuse replacement What if the motor runs but my Hurricane does not move n With the key turned to the on position check the status LED If the LED flashes three times pauses briefly then flashes twice this is the manual freewheel lever code meaning your Hurricane is ...

Page 38: ...harging or III Specifications for information about your Hurricane s battery type What if the battery condition meter dips way down and the motor surges or hesitates when I press the throttle control lever See IV Your Hurricane n Fully charge your Hurricane s batteries SeeV Batteries and Charging n Have your authorised Pride provider load test each battery n Or see the previous troubleshooting que...

Page 39: ...erminal connections remain tight and uncorroded n The batteries must sit flat in the battery wells n The battery terminals should face the rear of the Hurricane WIRING HARNESSES n Regularly check all wiring connections n Regularly check all wiring insulation including the charger power lead for wear or damage n Have your authorised Pride provider repair or replace any damaged connector connection ...

Page 40: ...ulb by pulling it straight up See figure 7 n Insert a new 24V 5 watt bulb n Replace the light cover FUSES In the event a fuse should cease to work n Remove the fuse by pulling it up and out of its slot n Examine the fuse to be sure it is blown See figures 8 and 9 n Insert a new fuse of the proper rating n Turning signals and rear lights replace with a 3 amp fuse Each light bulb has its own fuse n ...

Page 41: ...s renders the warranty void on that item NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY This warranty does not extend to those items which may need replacement due to normal wear and tear tyres belts bulbs upholstery plastic shrouds motor brushes fuses and batteries or damage to the product caused by misuse or accident for which Pride or its agent cannot be held responsible This warranty does not include labor or ser...

Page 42: ...INFMANU1698 REVD AUGUST2002 Unit 106 Heyford Park Camp Road Upper HeyfordOxfordshire OX25 5HA www pridemobility com ...

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