Pride Mobility LX12, LX11, LX10 owner manual S a F E T Y, Modifications, Pre-Ride Safety Check

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I I . S A F E T Y

SAFETY

WARNING! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual.

Your power chair 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 power chair user. Please be aware that the final selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of power chair to be used is the responsibility of the power chair user, who is capable of making such a decision, and his/her healthcare professional (i.e., medical doctor, physical therapist, etc.).

The contents of this manual are based on the expectation that a mobility device expert has properly fitted the power chair to the user and has assisted the prescribing healthcare professional and/or the authorised Pride Provider in the instruction process for the use of the product.

There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the power chair user will need to practice operating the power chair in the presence of a trained attendant. A trained attendant can be defined as a family member or care professional specially trained in assisting a power chair user in various daily living activities.

As you begin using your power chair during daily activities, you will probably encounter situations in which you will need some practice. Simply take your time and you will soon be in full and confident control as you maneuver through doorways, on and off of elevators, up and down ramps, and over moderate terrain.

Below are some precautions, tips, and other safety considerations that will help the user become accustomed to operating the power chair safely.

Modifications

Pride has designed and engineered your power chair to provide maximum mobility and utility. A wide range of accessories is available from your authorised Pride Provider to further customise your power chair to better suit your needs and/or preferences. However, under no circumstances should you modify, add, remove, or disable any feature, part, or function of your power chair.

WARNING! Do not modify your power chair in any way not authorised by Pride. Unauthorised modifications may result in personal injury and/or damage to your power chair.

Pre-Ride Safety Check

Get to know the feel of your power chair and its capabilities. Pride recommends that you perform a safety check before each use to make sure your power chair operates smoothly and safely. See IX. “Care and Maintenance.”

Perform the following inspections prior to using your power chair:

νCheck for proper tyre inflation. Maintain 2-2.4bar/30-35 psi in each tyre (if equipped with pneumatic tyres).

νCheck all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and not corroded.

νCheck all controller connections to the electronics tray. Make sure they are secured properly.

νCheck the brakes. See IX. “Care and Maintenance.”

νCheck battery charge. SeeVII. “Batteries and Charging.”

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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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