Pride Mobility INFMANU1743 owner manual F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S

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S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S

Please read and follow all instructions in this owner’s manual before attempting to operate your scooter for the first time. If there is anything in this manual you do not understand, or if you require additional assistance for setup, contact your authorized Pride provider.

Using your Pride product safely depends upon your diligence in following the warnings, cautions, and instructions in this owner’s manual. Using your Pride product safely also depends upon your own good judgement and/or common sense, as well as that of your provider, caregiver, and/or healthcare professional. 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 throughout this owner’s manual to identify warnings and cautions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely.

WARNING! Failure to heed the warnings in this owner’s manual may result in personal injury.

CAUTION! Failure to heed the cautions in this owner’s manual may result in damage to your scooter.

Copyright © 2002

Pride Mobility Products Corp.

INFMANU1743/REV C/OCTOBER 2002

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Contents Ultimate In Style & Performance F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S N T E N T S N T R O D U C T I O N Information ExchangeMy Authorized Pride Provider Is Modifications S a F E T YGeneral Incline Information PRE-RIDE Safety CheckWeight Limitations Maximum Recommended Incline for the 3-WHEEL Maxima Cornering Information Normal Driving PositionStationary Obstacles STEPS, CURBS, ETC Braking InformationOutdoor Driving Surfaces Tire Inflation Elevators Stairs and EscalatorsDoors LIFT/ELEVATION ProductsPositioning Belts Motor Vehicle TransportGetting Onto and OFF of Your Scooter Alcohol Reaching and BendingPrescription DRUGS/PHYSICAL Limitations Removable PartsI . E M I / R F EMI/RFI Frequently Asked Questions FaqsWhere do radio waves come from? EMI/RFI WarningsWhat should I do if my scooter moves unexpectedly? What is the FDA doing about the problem?FDA has Also Requested or Recommended That Specification S Maxima DimensionsUsable Control Console Assembly O U R M a X I M aBattery Condition Meter Key SwitchSpeed Adjustment Dial Light SwitchRear Section Onboard Battery ChargerElectronic Controller Assembly BatteriesManual Freewheel Lever Motor/Transaxle AssemblyMain Circuit Breaker Anti-Tip WheelsCharging Your Batteries Reading Your Battery VoltageB a T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N G Can I use a different charger? How does the charger work?What does the LED on the charger indicate? How often must I charge the batteries?How can I get maximum range or distance per charge? What type and size of battery should I use?Why do my new batteries seem weak? What about public transportation? How can I ensure maximum battery life?How should I store my Maxima and its batteries? Before Getting on Your Maxima PRE-RIDE Adjustments and ChecksI . O P E R a T I O N Getting Onto Your MaximaWhether YOU are Driving Forward or in Reverse Getting OFF of Your MaximaI I . C O M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T S Tiller Angle AdjustmentSeat Height Adjustment Seat RotationArmrest Width Adjustment Seatback AdjustmentSeat Actuator Disassembly AssemblyP T I O N a L a C C E S S O R I E S What if the motor runs but my Maxima does not move? B a S I C TroubleshootingWhat if all the systems on my Maxima seem to be dead? I . C a R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C E ONE-YEAR Limited Warranty THREE-YEAR Limited WarrantyTHREE-YEAR Warranty Exceptions Warranty ExclusionsMaxima