Pride Mobility LX12, LX11 C 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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I X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E

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 authorised 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 authorised 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 VIII. “Operation.”

νMake sure the drive tyres are inflated to 2-2.4 bar/30 – 35 psi.

WARNING! Make sure your tyres are inflated to 2-2.4 bar/30-35 psi. Do not underinflate or overinflate your tyres. Low pressure may result in loss of control, and overinflated tyres may burst. Serious personal injury may result. Overinflatingtyres can cause them to explode and can result in personal injury.

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

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

WARNING! Never use a rubber conditioner on the tread area of the tyres; doing so may make the tyres 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 authorised 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 authorised 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 authorised Pride Provider if necessary.

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Contents Healey Road Dandenong Victoria, Australia 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 Authorised Pride Provider Is Pre-Ride Safety Check S a F E T YModifications Weight Limitations Tyre InflationIncline Information Braking Information Cornering InformationFreewheel Mode Outdoor Driving SurfacesStationary Obstacles Steps, Kerbs, etc Elevators Public Streets and Roadways Stairs and EscalatorsDoors Electromagnetic FieldsInclement Weather Precautions TransfersPositioning Belts Battery Disposal and Recycling Reaching and BendingBatteries Alcohol Removable PartsI . a S S E M B L Y UnpackingTo assemble the Pride LX Pride LX Back View Joystick/Controller Installation Y O U R P R I D E L LX10 Assembled LX11 and LX 12 are similarToolkit Electronic ConnectionsManual Park Brakes Front Electrical ConnectionsDrive Motors Disengaged Freewheel Mode Manual Freewheel LeversO 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 heightD I S a S S E M B L Y To disassemble and fold your Pride LXTo assemble and expand your Pride LX I . B a T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N G Charging Your BatteriesWhat type of battery should I use? How often must I charge the batteries?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?Joystick Battery Condition MeterI I . O P E R a T I O N On/Off KeyJoystick Out Of Neutral At Power Up Pin ConnectorPin Charger Inhibit Connector TroubleshootingFault Codes Flash Code Sequence Diagnosis SolutionDaily Checks C 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 TyresRear Battery Box Connector Corrective Maintenance Motor BrushesTo inspect or replace the motor brushes When to See Your Authorised Pride Provider for Service Not Covered Under Warranty Service Checks and Warranty ServiceA R R a N T Y T E S Quality Control Model Pride LX Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory
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