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SAFETY GUIDELINES WARNING! An authorized Pride Provider or qualified technician must perform the initial setup of this PMV and must perform all of the procedures in this manual. The symbols below are used throughout this owner’s manual and on the PMV to identify warnings and important information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely. WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation. Failure to follow designated procedures can cause either person
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CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 4 II. SAFETY ............................................................................................................... 5 III. YOUR PMV ........................................................................................................ 19 IV. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ................................................................. 23 V. OPERATION ..................
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I. INTRODUCTION SAFETY Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). The Personal Mobility Vehicle (PMV) you have purchased combines state-of the-art components with safety, comfort, and styling in mind. We are confi- dent the design features will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities. Understanding how to safely operate and care for this PMV should bring you years of trouble-free opera- tion and service. Read and follow all instructions, warnings,
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II. SAFETY PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the PMV to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely. Pinch/Crush points created during assembly. Corrosive chemicals contained in battery. EMI-RFI- This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m. Do not lift the mobility vehicle while seated in it. Do not lift the mobility vehicle while seated in it. Explosive condition
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II. SAFETY Maximum seating weight. Do not place PMV in freewheel mode on a decline. Do not place PMV in freewheel mode on an incline. Wear safety goggles. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. Do not remove anti-tip wheels. Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio transmitter while operating. 6 www.pridemobility.com Wrangler
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II. SAFETY Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt, or standing water whenever possible. Maintain and store in a clean and dry condition. Removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard. If necessary, properly install an approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged plug access. Do not connect an extension cord to the AC/DC converter or the battery charger. Keep tools and other metal objects away from battery terminals. Contact with tools can cause electrical shock.
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II. SAFETY Battery charger for indoor use only. Disposal and recycling - Contact your authorized Pride Provider for information on proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging. Contains Lead. 8 www.pridemobility.com Wrangler
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II. SAFETY GENERAL WARNING! Do not operate your new PMV for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Your PMV is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Pride provides an extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the PMV user. Please be aware that the final selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of PMV to be used is the responsibility of the PMV user who is capable of making such a dec
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II. SAFETY Perform the following inspections prior to using your PMV: Check for proper tire inflation. Maintain but do not exceed the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on each tire if equipped with pneumatic tires. Check all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and not corroded. Check all harness connections. Make sure they are secured properly. Check the brakes. Check battery charge. If you discover a problem, contact your authorized Pride Provider for assistance. TIRE
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II. SAFETY When climbing an incline, try to keep your PMV 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. If your PMV starts to move down the incline faster than you anticipated or desired, allow it to come to a complete stop by releasing the throttle control lever. Then push the throttle control lever forward slightly to ensu
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II. SAFETY When you approach an incline, it is best to lean forward. See figures 1 and 2. This shifts the center of gravity of you and your PMV toward the front of the PMV for improved stability. NOTE: When negotiating ramps, if the throttle control lever is released while moving forward, the powered PMV may "roll back" approximately 1 foot (30.48 cm) before the brake engages. If the throttle control lever is released while moving in reverse, the powered PMV may "roll back" approximately 3 feet
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II. SAFETY OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES Your PMV is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions - dry, level surfaces composed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, Pride recognizes that there will be times when you will encounter other surface types. For this reason, your PMV is designed to perform admirably on packed soil, grass, and gravel. Feel free to use your PMV safely on lawns and in park areas. Reduce your PMV’s speed when driving on uneven terrain and/or so
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II. SAFETY INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS Exposure of your PMV to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If sud- denly caught up in rain, snow, severe cold or heat while operating your PMV, proceed to shelter at the earliest opportunity. Thoroughly dry your PMV before storing, charging, or operating your PMV. PROHIBITED! Operating in rain, snow, salt, mist/spray conditions, and on icy/slippery surfaces can cause damage to the PMV and electrical system. Maintain and sto
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II. SAFETY ELEVATORS Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the door(s). 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 PMV and the door will reopen. Use care that pocketbooks, packages, or PMV accessories do not become caught in elevator doors. LIFT/ELEVATION PRODUCTS If you will be traveling with your PMV, you may find it necessary to use a lift/elevati
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II. SAFETY MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT Pride recommends that you do not remain seated in your PMV while traveling in a motor vehicle. The PMV should be stowed in the trunk of a car or in the back of a truck or van with batteries removed and properly secured. In addition, all removable PMV parts, including the armrests, seat, and shroud should be removed and/or properly secured during motor vehicle transport. WARNING! Although your PMV may be equipped with a positioning belt, this belt is not designe
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II. SAFETY POSITIONING BELTS Your authorized Pride Provider, therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for deter- mining your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your PMV safely. WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your PMV, make sure it is fastened securely. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS/PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS The PMV user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her PMV. This includes aware- ness of safety issues when taking
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II. SAFETY ELECTROMAGNETIC AND RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE (EMI/RFI) WARNING! Laboratory tests have shown that electromagnetic and radio frequency waves can have an adverse affect on the performance of electrically-powered mobility vehicles. Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference can come from sources such as cellular phones, mobile two-way radios (such as walkie-talkies), radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, wireless computer links, microwave signals, pagi
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III. YOUR PMV CONTROL CONSOLE ASSEMBLY PROHIBITED! 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 PMV until the control console assembly has dried thoroughly. The control console assembly, located on the front section, houses all of the controls you need to operate your PMV, including the speed adjustment dial, throttle control lever, battery condition meter, horn but- ton, and
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III. YOUR PMV Battery Condition Meter When the key is fully inserted into the key switch, this meter indicates the approximate battery voltage strength. For further information on battery charging, see IV. “Batteries and Charging.” 5-10 MPH Switch This switch limits the top speed of your PMV to either 5 mph (8 km/h) or 10 mph (16 km/h). Toggle this switch to either 5 mph (8 km/h) or 10 mph (16 km/h). NOTE: When driving indoors, it is recommended you set the switch to 5 mph (8 km/h). Light Switch
