Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto SC3450 del fabbricante Pride Mobility
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The Ultimate In S tyle & Performance ® E x e t e r , P A S t . Catharines, ON 1-800-800-8586 w w w .pridemobility .c om Owner ’ s Manual.
SAFETY GUIDELINES Copyright © 2004 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU2755/RevA/December 2004 NOTE: 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 neces- sary.
3 CONTENTS I . INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 4 I I . SAFETY ......................................................................................
4 www .pridemobility .com Sonic 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.
5 So ni c www .pridemobility .com PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the scooter to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions.
6 www .pridemobility .com Sonic Do not remove anti-tip wheels. Avoid exposure to r ain, sn ow , ice , salt, or standing wa ter whenever possible . Maintain and store in a clean and dr y condition. Re moval of g rounding prong can cr eate electrical hazard.
7 So ni c www .pridemobility .com II. SAFETY GENERAL Y our scooter is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility . Pride provides an exten- sive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the scooter user .
8 www .pridemobility .com Sonic II. SAFETY PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK Get to know the feel of your scooter and its capabilities. Pride recommends that you perform a safety check before each use to make sure your scooter operates smoothly and safely . For details on how to perform these necessary inspections, see XI.
9 So ni c www .pridemobility .com II. SAFETY When climbing an incline, try to keep your 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 .
10 www .pridemobility .com Sonic II. SAFETY CORNERING INFORMA TION Excessively high cornering speeds can create the possibility of tipping. Factors which affect the possibility of tipping include, but.
11 So ni c www .pridemobility .com II. SAFETY Figure 3. Correct Curb Approach Figure 3A. Incorrect Curb Approach OUTDOOR DRIVING SURF ACES Y our scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditionsdry , level surfaces com- posed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt.
12 www .pridemobility .com Sonic ST AIRS AND ESCALA TORS Scooters are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator . WARNING! Do not use your scooter to ne gotia te steps or escalators. Y ou may cause injur y to yourself and to other s and/or damage your scooter .
13 So ni c www .pridemobility .com II. SAFETY ELEV A T ORS Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the door(s). n 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 scooter and the door will reopen.
14 www .pridemobility .com Sonic II. SAFETY MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT Currently , there are no standards approved for tie-down systems in a moving vehicle of any type to transport a person while seated in a scooter .
15 So ni c www .pridemobility .com II. SAFETY POSITIONING BEL TS Y our authorized Pride Provider , therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for determining your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your scooter safely .
16 www .pridemobility .com Sonic III. EMI/RFI EMI/RFI W ARNINGS Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can cause unintended motion of electric mobility vehicles. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy (EM).
17 So ni c www .pridemobility .com Are all electric mobility vehicles susceptible to EMI/RFI? Each make and model of electric mobility vehicle differs in its ability to resist EMI/RFI. Every mobility vehicle has a particular level of resistance to EMI/RFI.
18 www .pridemobility .com Sonic 21" 34" 18" 16" 17"- 22" 37" T urning Radius 1.75" 14" 31" - 32" 15" - 16" Figure 4. Sonic Dimensions IV . SPECIFICA TIONS 2" FRONT TIRE 7.5" 2.
19 So ni c www .pridemobility .com Mo d e l N u m b e r SC52 Co l o r s R ed, Blue O v erall L ength 37 i n. O v erall W i d th 21 i n. T o ta l W eig h t W ith o u t B a t te r ie s 97. 5 lbs . H ea viest P iece W hen D isassem b led 35 l bs. T ur ni ng Radi us 34 i n.
20 www .pridemobility .com Sonic TILLER CONSOLE The tiller console houses all controls neede d to drive your scooter, including the speed adjustment dial, key switch, throttle control lever , battery condition meter , and horn button. See figure 6 . WARNING! Do not expose the tiller console to moisture.
21 So ni c www .pridemobility .com V . YOUR SCOOTER Manual Freewheel Lever Whenever you need or want to push your scooter for short distances, you can put it in freewheel mode. n The manual freewheel lever is located at the top left of the rear section.
22 www .pridemobility .com Sonic V . YOUR SCOOTER BA TTER Y CHARGING COMPONENTS The batteries, off-board battery charger port, and main circuit breaker (reset button) make up the battery charging components. See figure 8. Batteries (Not Shown) The batteries store the electrical energy needed to power the scooter .
23 So ni c www .pridemobility .com VI . BA TTERIES AND CHARGING Y our scooter requires two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. They are recharged by an off-board battery charging system. n Fully char ge your scooter s batteries prior to using it for the first time.
24 www .pridemobility .com Sonic VI . BA TTERIES AND CHARGING Follow these steps to properly break-in your scooter s new batteries for maximum ef ficiency and service life. 1. Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial use. 2. Operate your new scooter in familiar and safe areas.
25 So ni c www .pridemobility .com VI . BA TTERIES AND CHARGING FREQUENTL Y ASKED QUESTIONS (F AQS) How does the charger work? When your scooter s battery voltage is low , the charger works harder , sending more electrical current to the batteries to bring up their charge.
26 www .pridemobility .com Sonic How can I get maximum range or distance per charge? Rarely will you have ideal driving conditionssmooth, flat, hard driving surfaces with no wind or curves.
27 So ni c www .pridemobility .com VI . BA TTERIES AND CHARGING BA TTER Y REPLACEMENT Battery Removal 1. Remove the battery compartment lid. See figure 12. 2. Disconnect the battery harnesses. See figure 13. 3. Remove the battery pack from the scooter .
28 www .pridemobility .com Sonic BEFORE GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER n Have you fully charged the batteries? See VI. Batteries and Charging. n Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever in freewheel mode unless you are manually pushing your scooter.
29 So ni c www .pridemobility .com VII. OPERA TION n Move the tiller to the center position to drive straight ahead. n Release the throttle control lever to decelerate and come to a complete stop. n The electromechanical disc park brake automatically engages when your scooter comes to a stop.
30 www .pridemobility .com Sonic Y our scooter i s equipped with an adjustable pivoting tiller . 1. T urn the tiller adjustment knob counterclockwise to loosen the tiller . See figure 16. 2. Move the tiller to a comfortable position. 3. T urn the tiller adjustment knob clockwise to secure the tiller in position.
31 So ni c www .pridemobility .com ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT The armrest width can be adjusted inward or outward. See figure 17A. 1. Remove the detent pins located near the adjustment knobs. 2. Loosen the armrest adjustment knobs at the back of the seat frame.
32 www .pridemobility .com Sonic DISASSEMBL Y No tools are required to disassemble or assemble your scooter . Always disassemble or assemble your scooter on a level, dry surface with sufficient room for you to work. Keep in mind that the disassembled sections of a scooter take up more floor space than when assembled.
33 So ni c www .pridemobility .com Frame Separation 1. Push back on the seat post to pivot the rear section backward until it is standing vertically on its end. See figure 2 3. 2. Lift the front section up until the lower pegs are no longer in the slots.
34 www .pridemobility .com Sonic ASSEMBL Y 1 . Position the front and rear sections of your scooter as shown in figure 25 . 2 . Use the tiller handle to lift the front section as you align the lower slots of the front section with the correspond- ing pegs on the front of the rear section.
35 So ni c www .pridemobility .com Any electromechanical device requires occasional troubleshooting. However , most problems that 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 worn down and can no longer hold a charge.
36 www .pridemobility .com Sonic X. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING What if the battery condition meter dips way down and the motor surges or hesitates when I press the throttle control lever? n Fully charg e your scooter s batteries. See VI. Batteries and Char ging.
37 So ni c www .pridemobility .com Y our 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 with your authorized Pride Provider .
38 www .pridemobility .com Sonic XII. WARRANTY THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years from the date of purchase, Pride will repair or replace at our option to the original purchaser , free of.
39 So ni c www .pridemobility .com XII. WARRANTY l Circumstances beyond the control of Pride l Labor , service calls, shipping, and other char ges incurred for repair of the product, unless specifical.
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Se non hai ancora comprato il Pride Mobility SC3450 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Pride Mobility SC3450 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Pride Mobility SC3450 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Pride Mobility SC3450 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
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Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Pride Mobility SC3450. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Pride Mobility SC3450 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
