Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto Sidekick del fabbricante Pride Mobility
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2 Sidekick Read and follow all of the instructions in this manual before you attempt to operate your scooter for the first time. If you are unable to understand any of this information or require additional assistance for set-up, contact your local Pride Provider or call the Pride T ech Service Department at 1-800-800-8586.
3 Sidekick CONTENTS I . INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 5 I I . SAFETY .............................................................................
4 Sidekick Pride cannot be held responsible for any damage or injury incurred due to improper or unsafe use of a Sidekick Scooter . Nor can Pride be held responsible for any damage or injury incurred .
5 Sidekick I. INTRODUCTION W elcome to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Sidekick Scooter . The Sidekick design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive styling.
6 Sidekick As you begin to use your Sidekick during your daily activities, you will encounter situations that, at first, may require some practice to negotiate on your Sidekick scooter .
7 Sidekick These tests were conducted with the Sidekick s seat in the highest position and adjusted backward on the seat base to its farthest rearward position.
8 Sidekick WARNING! Do not expose the electronics to an y type of moistur e at any time (r ain, sno w , mist, or washing the scooter). Such exposure can damage the electronics. Never attempt to ride a scooter tha t has been exposed to moisture until it has dried thoroughl y .
9 Sidekick EMI/RFI WARNINGS Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can cause unintended motion of electric scooters.
10 Sidekick What is the FDA doing about the problem? The FDA has written to electric scooter manufacturers and requested that those manufacturers test their new models of scooters to be certain that they provide a reasonable degree of resistance against EMI/RFI.
11 Sidekick FIGURE 4. SIDEKICK DIMENSIONS 3.5 " " 13.5 80˚ " 1.25 " 8 31.25 - " 33.25 " 14" - 16" 22 " 31 " 17 " 23"- 32 14 " 42 " 3 Wheel Length 3 Wheel T urning Radius " 1" IV .
12 Sidekick V . SPECIFICA TIONS Model Numbers SC-200, SC-201 Length 42in. Width 22.75in. Tires T ype: Pneumatic Front: 2in. x 8in., Rear: 2.5in. x 9in. W eight Capacity 300 lbs. (136 kg) Maximum Bat tery T ype (batteries not included) T wo 12V , 32 AH, U -1 type, SLA (Sealed Lead Acid) Horsepower 1.
13 Sidekick Y our Sidekick is a motorized electric scooter designed to enhance your personal mobility . Y our Sidekick is an indoor/outdoor scooter designed to travel primarily on smooth surfaces, such as sidewalks, roads, parking lots, floors, and driveways.
14 Sidekick Do not expose the control console assembly to moisture. In the event that the control console assembly does become exposed to moisture, do not attempt to operate your Sidekick until the control console assembly has thoroughly dried. K ey Switc h n Fully insert the key into the key switch to power up (turn on) your Sidekick.
15 Sidekick REAR SECTION The onboard battery charger , the charger power cord receptacle, the batteries, the electronic controller assembly , the main circuit breaker , the manual freewheel lever, and the motor/transaxle assembly are located beneath the shroud on the rear section of your Sidekick.
16 Sidekick MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER FIGURE 8. REAR SECTION MOTOR/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBL Y ANTI-TIP WHEEL ANTI-TIP WHEEL n The main circuit breaker is mounted on the utility tray , behind the electronic controller assembly . See figure 7. n The main circuit breaker reset button pops out when the breaker trips.
17 Sidekick VI. BA TTERIES AND CHARGING FIGURE 10. AMMETER INDICATES BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED FIGURE 9. CHARGER POWER CORD Y our Sidekick uses two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. They are recharged by an onboard 3-amp charging system designed for ease of use and convenience.
18 Sidekick BA TTERIES AND CHARGING-FREQUENTL Y ASKED QUESTIONS (F AQS) How does the charger work? When your Sidekick s battery voltage is low , the charger works harder and sends more electrical current to the batteries to bring up their char ge.
19 Sidekick 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 . Y ou will often face hills, sidewalk cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind.
20 Sidekick W e work closely with our battery manufacturer to provide batteries that best suit your Sidekick s specific electri- cal demands. Fresh batteries arrive daily at Pride and are shipped fully charged to our customers. During shipping, the batteries may encounter temperature extremes that may influence their initial performance.
21 Sidekick GETTING ON Y OUR SIDEKICK 1. Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch. 2. Stand at the side of your Sidekick. 3. Push down on the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until it is facing you. 4. Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position.
22 Sidekick GETTING OFF OF Y OUR SIDEKICK 1. Bring your Sidekick to a complete stop. 2. Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch. 3. Push down on the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until you are facing toward the side of your Sidekick.
23 Sidekick TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Y ou can adjust the tiller to any number of positions be- tween the forward stop and the scooter deck. The tiller adjustment lever locks the tiller in position. 1. Push down on the tiller adjustment lever . See figure 1 1.
24 Sidekick FIGURE 14. POWER SEAT ACTUATOR ( O PTIONAL) POWER SEA T ACTUA TOR FIGURE 13. SEAT ADJUSTMENTS ARMREST ADJUSTMENT KNOBS SEA T LOCK LEVER SEA T POSITION ADJUSTMENT SCREWS FRONT -T O-BA CK SEA T ADJUSTMENT Y ou can change the Sidekick front-to-back seat position.
25 Sidekick No tools are required to disassemble or assemble your Sidekick. Always disassemble or assemble your Sidekick on a level, dry surface with suf ficient room for you to work and move around your scooter . Keep in mind that the disassembled sections of the Sidekick take up more floor space than the assembled Sidekick.
26 Sidekick FIGURE 17. DISCONNECTING THE FRONT-TO-REAR CABLE FIGURE 18. DISCONNECTING THE MOTOR HARNESS FIGURE 19. BATTERY HARNESSES FIGURE 21. PUSH LOCKING LEVERS FORWARD FIGURE 22. REMOVE BALL DETENT PINS WITH RINGS FIGURE 23. SEPARATING THE FRAME SECTIONS FIGURE 20.
27 Sidekick ASSEMBL Y 1. Place the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) position. 2. Position the front and rear sections next to each other . 3.
28 Sidekick OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For information concerning these optional accessories, s ee your authorized Pride provider , or call Pride Mobility Products Corporation at 1-800-800-8586.
29 Sidekick Any electromechanical device occasionally requires some troubleshooting. However , most of the pro blems that may 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.
30 Sidekick Y our Sidekick 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 periodic inspection and/or care and maintenance.
31 Sidekick XIII.WARRANTY THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Structural frame components; including platform, fork, seat post, and frame. Drive train; including transaxle, motor , and brake.
32 Sidekick There is no other express warranty . Implied warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one (1) year from the date of original purchase and to the extent permitted by law . Any and all implied warranties are excluded.
33 Sidekick NOTES.
34 Sidekick NOTES NOTES.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Pride Mobility Sidekick 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 Sidekick - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Pride Mobility Sidekick imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Pride Mobility Sidekick ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Pride Mobility Sidekick, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Pride Mobility Sidekick.
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 Sidekick. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Pride Mobility Sidekick 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.
