Pride Mobility LX11, LX12 A R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C E, General Guidelines, Daily Checks

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your power chair is a sophisticated, motorized vehicle. Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine maintenance checks. You can perform some of these checks yourself. But other maintenance checks may require assistance from an authorized Pride provider. Routine maintenance is very important. If you follow the routine maintenance checks in this section as scheduled, you can help ensure that your power chair gives you years of trouble-free operation. If you have any doubt as to your power chair’s care or operation, contact your authorized Pride provider.

General Guidelines

νAvoid knocking or bumping the controller, especially the joystick.

νAvoid prolonged exposure of your power chair to extreme conditions, such as heat, cold, or moisture.

νKeep the controller clean.

νWhen the battery condition meter is completely lit, the batteries are fully charged, and the controller and the electrical system are OK.

νIf one red light on the battery condition meter is blinking slowly, the batteries are low and need to be charged, but the controller and the electrical system are OK.

νIf the battery condition meter or system status light is blinking rapidly, the controller has detected a fault in either its own circuits or in your power chair’s circuits. See IX. “Operation.”

νMake sure the drive tires are inflated to 30 – 35 psi.

WARNING! Make sure your tires are inflated to 30-35 psi. Do not underinflate or overinflate your tires. Low pressure may result in loss of control, and overinflated tires may burst. Serious personal injury may result. Overinflatingtires can cause them to explode and can result in personal injury.

WARNING! Do not use a high pressure hose to inflate your tires.

νUse a rubber conditioner on the tire sidewalls to help preserve them.

WARNING! Never use a rubber conditioner on the tread area of the tires; doing so may make the tires slippery and cause your power chair to skid.

νCheck all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and are not corroded. Batteries must sit flat within the battery well, with the battery terminals facing inward, toward each other. Refer to the battery wiring label for the correct wiring layout. See figure 32.

νAll wheel bearings are prelubricated and sealed. They require no subsequent lubrication.

Daily Checks

νWith the controller turned off, check the joystick. Make sure it is not bent or damaged and that it returns to the neutral position when you release it.

νCheck the rubber boot around the base of the joystick for damage.

νVisually inspect the boot. Do not handle or try to repair it. See your authorized Pride provider if there is a problem.

νVisually inspect the controller harness. Make sure that it is not frayed, cut, or has any wires exposed. See your authorized Pride provider if there is a problem with any harnesses.

Weekly Checks

νDisconnect and inspect the controller from the electronics tray. Look for corrosion. Contact your authorized Pride provider if necessary.

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Contents Exeter, PA St. Catharines, on F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S N T E N T S Introduction N T R O D U C T I O NInformation Exchange Pride Owners Club My Authorized Pride Provider IsS a F E T Y Pre-Ride Safety CheckModifications Tire Inflation Weight LimitationsIncline Information Cornering Information Braking InformationOutdoor Driving Surfaces Stationary Obstacles Steps, Curbs, etc Freewheel ModePublic Streets and Roadways EMI & RFI Inclement Weather Precautions Reaching and Bending Positioning BeltsAlcohol BatteriesRemovable Parts Where do radio waves come from? Frequently Asked Questions FAQsI . E M I / R F What is the FDA doing about the problem? Are all power chairs susceptible to EMI/RFI?What should I do if my power chair moves unexpectedly? U N P a C K I N G a N D a S S E M B L Y To unpack and assemble the Pride LXPride LX Back View Joystick/Controller Installation O U R P R I D E L LX10 Assembled LX11 and LX 12 are similarSpecifications ToolkitElectronic Connections Front Electrical ConnectionsDrive Motors Disengaged Freewheel Mode Manual Freewheel LeversC O M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T S Seatback Height To remove/install the positioning beltTo adjust the positioning belt To change the seatback heightTo disassemble and fold your Pride LX I . D I S a S S E M B L YTo assemble and expand your Pride LX I I . B a T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N G Battery Disposal and RecyclingCharging Your Batteries How often must I charge the batteries? What type of battery should I use?Battery Type How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?How should I store my Pride LX and batteries? Why do my new batteries seem weak?How can I ensure maximum battery life? What about public transportation?O P E R a T I O N Dynamic DL-50 ControllerJoystick Out Of Neutral At Power Up Pin ConnectorPin Charger Inhibit Connector TroubleshootingFault Codes Flash Code Sequence Diagnosis SolutionPilot Controller On/Off ButtonController Connector Speed Control KnobFlashing Diagnosis Solution Lights Trouble CodesDaily Checks A R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C EGeneral Guidelines Weekly ChecksYearly Checks To check the brakesMonthly Checks StorageTemperature TiresRear Battery Box Connector Motor Brushes Corrective MaintenanceTo inspect or replace the motor brushes When to See Your Authorized Pride Provider for Service Warranty Exceptions Five-Year Limited Frame WarrantyOne-Year Limited Warranty W a R R a N T YWarranty Exclusions Damage caused byT E S Quality Control Model LX Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory
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