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BATTERY DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING

If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery, immediately enclose it in a plastic bag and call your autho-

rized Pride Provider for instructions on disposal.  Your authorized Pride Provider will also have the neces-

sary information on battery recycling, which is our recommended course of action.

Why do my new batteries seem weak?

Deep-cycle batteries employ a different chemical technology than that used in car batteries, nickel-cad-

mium batteries (nicads), and other common battery types. Deep-cycle batteries are specifically designed to

provide power, drain down their charge, and then accept a relatively quick recharge.

We work closely with our battery manufacturer to provide batteries that best suit your scooter’s specific

electrical demands. Fresh batteries arrive daily at Pride and are shipped fully charged to our customers.

During shipping, the batteries may encounter temperature extremes that can influence their initial perfor-

mance. Heat diminishes the charge on the battery; cold slows the available power and extends the time

needed to recharge the battery.

It may take a few days for the temperature of your scooter’s batteries to stabilise and adjust to their new

room or ambient temperature.

More importantly, it takes a few charging cycles (partial draining followed by full recharging) to establish

the critical chemical balance that is essential to a deep-cycle battery’s peak performance and long life.

Follow these steps to properly break in your scooter’s new batteries for maximum efficiency and service

life.

1. Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial use. This charging cycle brings the battery up to about

88% of its peak performance level.

2. Operate your new scooter in familiar and safe areas. Drive slowly at first, and do not travel too far from

your home or familiar surroundings until you have become accustomed to your scooter’s controls and

have properly broken in your scooter’s batteries.

3. Fully recharge the batteries. They should be at over 90% of their peak performance level.

4. Operate your scooter again.

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.

What about public transportation?

If you intend to use public transportation with your scooter, you must contact the transportation Provider in

advance to determine their specific requirements.

Summary of Contents for Maxima Mobility Scooter

Page 1: ...The Ultimate In Style Performance Exeter PA St Catharines ON 1 800 800 8586 www pridemobility com Owner s Manual ATTENTION Please read the content of your owner s manual before operating your scooter ...

Page 2: ...ipment and or property damage Black symbol on yellow triangle with black border MANDATORY These actions should be performed as specified Failure to perform mandatory actions can cause injury to personnel and or damage to equipment white symbol on blue dot PROHIBITED These actions are prohibited do not perform at any time or in any situation Performing a prohibited action can cause personal injury ...

Page 3: ...SAFETY 5 III EMI RFI 14 IV SPECIFICATIONS 16 V YOUR SCOOTER 18 VI BATTERIES AND CHARGING 23 VII OPERATION 27 VIII COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 29 IX DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 32 X BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING 35 XI CARE AND MAINTENANCE 37 XII WARRANTY 39 C O N T E N T S ...

Page 4: ... this product fail refuse or neglect to install any retrofit kits from time to time provided by Pride to enhance or preserve the safe use of this product INFORMATION EXCHANGE We want to hear your questions comments and suggestions about this manual We would also like to hear about the safety and reliability of your new scooter and about the service you received from your autho rized Pride Provider...

Page 5: ... be in full and confident control as you maneuver through doorways on and off of elevators up and down ramps and over moderate terrain Below are some precautions tips and other safety considerations that will help the user become accus tomed to operating the scooter safely MODIFICATIONS Pride has designed and engineered your scooter to provide maximum mobility and utility However under no circumst...

Page 6: ...n tire and or wheel failure causing serious personal injury and or damage to your scooter WARNING Inflate your scooter tires from a regulated air source with an available pressure gauge Inflating your tires from an unregulated air source could overinflate them resulting in a burst tire and or personal injury WEIGHT LIMITATIONS Your scooter is rated for a maximum weight capacity Refer to the specif...

Page 7: ...e cut grass or wet leaves WARNING When on any sort of an incline or decline never place the scooter in freewheel mode while seated on it or standing next to it WARNING Even though your scooter is capable of climbing slopes greater than those illustrated in figure 1 do not under any circumstances exceed the incline guidelines or any other specifications presented in this manual Doing so could cause...

Page 8: ...rom tipping WARNING When cornering sharply reduce your speed When using your scooter at higher speeds do not corner sharply This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or fall To avoid personal injury or property damage always exercise common sense when cornering BRAKING INFORMATION Your scooter is equipped with these powerful brake systems n Regenerative Uses electricity to rapidly slow the veh...

Page 9: ...surface PUBLIC STREETS AND ROADWAYS WARNING You should not operate your scooter on public streets and roadways Be aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your scooter Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules Wait until your path is clear of traffic and then proceed with extreme caution STATIONARY OBSTACLES STEPS CURBS etc WARNING Do not drive near raised surface...

Page 10: ...is disengaged n Disengage the drive motor only on a level surface n Ensure the key is removed from the key switch n Stand behind the scooter to engage or disengage freewheel mode Never sit on a scooter to do this n After you have finished pushing your scooter always return it to the drive mode to lock the brakes Failure to heed the above could result in personal injury and or damage to your scoote...

Page 11: ...ct WARNING Never sit on your scooter when it is being used in connection with any type of lift elevation product Your scooter was not designed for such use and any damage or injury incurred from such use is not the responsibility of Pride BATTERIES In addition to following the warnings below be sure to comply with all other battery handling information WARNING Scooter batteries are heavy refer to ...

Page 12: ...ips when getting onto and off of your scooter n Ensure that your scooter is not in freewheel mode See V Your Scooter n Make certain that the seat is locked into place and the key is removed from the key switch n The seat armrests can be flipped up to make getting onto and off of the scooter easier WARNING Position yourself as far back as possible in the scooter seat to prevent the scooter from tip...

Page 13: ...on sense when operating his her scooter This includes aware ness of safety issues when taking prescribed or over the counter drugs or when the user has specific physical limitations WARNING Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or over the counter medication or if you have certain physical limitations Some medications and limitations may impair your ability to operate your scooter in...

Page 14: ...r mobility vehicle is in motion The motion of any electric mobility vehicle affected by EMI RFI can be erratic The mobility vehicle may come to a sudden stop or move in an uncontrolled manner Also it is possible for EMI RFI to release the brakes of an electric mobility vehicle Some intense EMI RFI can even damage the control system compo nents of an electric mobility vehicle Is there any way to kn...

Page 15: ... is no exact way to tell if your mobility vehicle is totally safe an immunity level of 20 V m is generally achievable and useful This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20V m What can I do to find out if my mobility vehicle is likely to be affected by EMI RFI If you have had your mobility vehicle for some time and have not experienced any unintended motion it is not likely ...

Page 16: ...xima I V S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Figure 4A Tire Dimensions 10 3 FRONT 10 4 REAR 4 5 16 18 26 22 18 24 28 3 Wheel 47 4 Wheel 47 5 3 Wheel Turning Radius 52 4 Wheel Turning Radius 58 18 5 37 5 40 5 8 Figure 4 Scooter Dimensions ...

Page 17: ...p to 30 miles GroundClearance 4 5 in Weight Capacity 450 lbs StandardSeating Type DXcontour mediumback Dimensions 22 in width x 18 in depth usable x 18 5 in height usable Material Gray Beige or Black vinyl or Gray fabric StandardSeat Weight 45 lbs Drive System Rear wheel drive sealed transaxlewith a 24 volt DCmotor Dual Braking System Electronic regenerative and electromechanical Tires Type solid ...

Page 18: ...LE ASSEMBLY The control console assembly houses all of the controls you need to drive your scooter including the key switch speed adjustment dial status LED throttle control lever battery condition meter horn buttons light switch turn signal buttons and the hazard lights switch See figure 5 WARNING Do not expose the control console assembly to moisture In the event that the control console assembl...

Page 19: ...tically returns to the center stop position and engages your scooter s brakes Battery Condition Meter The battery condition meter on the control console assembly indicates the approximate strength of your batteries using a color code Green indicates fully charged batteries yellow a draining charge and red indicates that an immediate recharge is necessary Horn Buttons The key must be inserted and t...

Page 20: ...ECTRONICS MODULE REMOVE REAR SHROUD TO VIEW ENTIRE MODULE Main Circuit Breaker Reset Button When the voltage in your scooter s batteries becomes low or your scooter is heavily strained because of excessive loads or steep inclines the main circuit breaker may trip to protect your scooter s motor and electronics from damage n The main circuit breaker reset button pops out when the breaker trips n Wh...

Page 21: ... on the manual freewheel lever when putting the scooter into freewheel mode n Push DOWN FIRMLY to engage drive mode Anti Tip Wheels WARNING Do not remove the anti tip wheels or modify your scooter in any way that is not authorized by Pride The front not shown and rear anti tip wheels are an integral and important safety feature of your scooter Do not under any circumstances remove the anti tip whe...

Page 22: ...der to utilize the docking device it is necessary to purchase an insert T bar or Bullnose and C arm that when used with the Her cules 3000 will lift your scooter Contact your authorized Pride Provider for more information about the Hercules 3000 docking device V Y O U R S C O O T E R Figure 7 Hercules 3000 Docking Device DOCKING DEVICE ...

Page 23: ...ps charging is complete See figure 9 CHARGING YOUR BATTERIES WARNING Never use an extension cord to plug in your battery charger Plug the charger directly into a properly wired standard wall outlet WARNING Removal of the grounding prong can create an electrical hazard If necessary properly install an approved 3 pronged adaptor to an electrical outlet having 2 pronged plug access Failure to heed co...

Page 24: ...Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge your scooter 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 how often and for how long you should charge your scooter s batteries We designed the onboard charger so that it will not overcharge your scooter s batteries However you may en...

Page 25: ...l Cell are deep cycle batteries that are similar in performance Do not use wet cell batteries which have removable caps NOTE Sealed batteries are not serviceable Do not remove the caps Use these specifications to reorder batteries from your authorized Pride Provider WARNING Corrosive chemicals contained in batteries Use only AGM or Gel Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive cond...

Page 26: ...It may take a few days for the temperature of your scooter s batteries to stabilise and adjust to their new room or ambient temperature More importantly it takes a few charging cycles partial draining followed by full recharging to establish the critical chemical balance that is essential to a deep cycle battery s peak performance and long life Follow these steps to properly break in your scooter ...

Page 27: ...he on position See V Your Scooter n Does the scooter s horn work properly n Is your proposed path clear of people pets and obstacles n Have you planned your route to avoid adverse terrain and as many inclines as possible OPERATING YOUR SCOOTER Keep both hands on the tiller and your feet on the floorboard at all times while operating your scooter This driving position gives you the most control ove...

Page 28: ...ide to facilitate boarding your scooter next time POWER DOWN TIMER FEATURE Your scooter is equipped with an energy saving auto power down timer feature designed to preserve your scooter s battery life If you mistakenly leave the key in the key switch and in the on position but do not use your scooter for approximately 20 minutes the scooters controller shuts down automatically Although the control...

Page 29: ...orm 3 Align the seat platform with the desired set of holes on the seat 4 Install the four bolts securely ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT The armrests can be adjusted inward or outward See figure 11A 1 Loosen the armrest adjustment knobs at the back of the seat frame 2 Slide the armrests in or out to the desired width 3 Tighten the armrest adjustment knobs The armrests also pivot upward to make getting o...

Page 30: ...ck Hinge ADJUSTMENT SCREW UPPER HINGE LOWER HINGE V I I I C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The seat can be repositioned to different heights See figure 13 1 Remove the seat and shroud from your scooter See IX Disassembly and Assembly 2 Loosen the nut and remove it from the bolt and remove the bolt and washers from the lower seat post 3 Raise or lower the upper seat post t...

Page 31: ... lever 6 Release the throttle control lever when you have attained your desired height 7 To lower the power seat place your hands on the handgrips and use your thumb to push the left side of the throttle control lever 8 Ensure your seat is in the lowest position and release the throttle control lever 9 Toggle off the power seat switch before you attempt to drive your scooter again WARNING The powe...

Page 32: ...ck and white 2 pin battery harnesses See figure 18 7 Unplug the front to rear harness from its mating plug See figure 19 DISASSEMBLY You can disassemble the scooter into seven pieces the seat the front section the rear section the rear shroud the basket and the batteries See figure 15 Place the scooter in an area where you have sufficient clearance to move the parts around You need about four or f...

Page 33: ...cking cam levers forward to the unlocked position and remove the ball detent pins See figures 22 and 23 Figure 22 Locking Cam Levers Unlocked Positon Figure 23 Frame Lock up Ball Detent Pins Figure 21 Battery Removal Figure 20 Motor Harness è Figure 25 Frame Separation Figure 24 Frame Handle Ball Detent Pin 10 Remove the frame handle ball detent pin See figure 24 11 Gently slide the two sections o...

Page 34: ... 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 upward position 7 Replace frame handle ball detent pin 8 Plug the front to rear harness into its mating plug 9 Put the batteries in place and plug both black and white...

Page 35: ...y and Assembly n Check the fuses See XI Care and Maintenance for fuse replacement n Be sure the power down timer feature hasn t been activated See VII Operation What if the motor runs but my scooter 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 two times this is the manual freewheel lever code meaning your sco...

Page 36: ...eries and Charging or IV Specifications for information about your scooter s battery type What if the battery condition meter dips way down and the motor surges or hesitates when I press my scooter s throttle control lever n Fully charge your scooter s batteries See VI Batteries and Charging n Have your authorized Pride Provider load test each battery n Or see the previous troubleshooting question...

Page 37: ...RNING Do not use a rubber or vinyl conditioner on the scooter s vinyl seat floorboard or tire tread They will become dangerously slippery and result in personal injury and or damage to your scooter BATTERY TERMINAL CONNECTIONS n Make certain that the terminal connections remain tight and uncorroded n The batteries must sit flat in the battery wells n The battery terminals should face the rear of t...

Page 38: ...ause personal injury LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT The scooter s light bulbs are easily replaceable Do not use regular automotive type 12 volt light bulbs your scooter is equipped with a 24 volt electrical system Replacement light bulbs can be purchased from your authorized Pride Provider NOTE Use only 24 volt light bulbs n Remove the light cover n Gently remove the bulb by pulling it straight out n Inse...

Page 39: ...o Pride without prior consent All transportation costs and shipping damage incurred while submitting parts for repair or replacement are the responsibility of the original purchaser WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS n ABS plastic shrouds and footrest covers wear items and not warranted n Batteries the battery manufacturer provides a limited warranty n Tires and tire tubes wear items and not warranted n Upholste...

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