F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S | Pride Mobility LX10, LX12, LX11

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 power chair for the first time. If there is anything in this manual you do not understand, or if you require additional assistance for set-up, 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 power chair.

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Pride Mobility Products Corporation

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Pride Mobility LX10, LX12, LX11 owner manual F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S

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 Information Exchange N T R O D U C T I O NIntroduction Pride Owners Club My Authorized Pride Provider Is Modifications Pre-Ride Safety CheckS a F E T Y Incline Information Weight LimitationsTire Inflation Outdoor Driving Surfaces Braking InformationCornering Information Public Streets and Roadways Freewheel ModeStationary Obstacles Steps, Curbs, etc EMI & RFI Inclement Weather Precautions Reaching and Bending Positioning Belts Removable Parts BatteriesAlcohol I . E M I / R F Frequently Asked Questions FAQsWhere do radio waves come from? What should I do if my power chair moves unexpectedly? Are all power chairs susceptible to EMI/RFI?What is the FDA doing about the problem? 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 LX Pride LX Back View Joystick/Controller Installation O U R P R I D E L LX10 Assembled LX11 and LX 12 are similar Specifications Toolkit Electronic Connections Front Electrical Connections Drive Motors Disengaged Freewheel Mode Manual Freewheel Levers C 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 height To assemble and expand your Pride LX I . D I S a S S E M B L YTo disassemble and fold your Pride LX Charging Your Batteries Battery Disposal and RecyclingI I . B a T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N G 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 Controller Joystick Out Of Neutral At Power Up Pin ConnectorPin Charger Inhibit Connector Troubleshooting Fault Codes Flash Code Sequence Diagnosis Solution Pilot Controller On/Off Button Controller Connector Speed Control Knob Flashing Diagnosis Solution Lights Trouble Codes Daily Checks A R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C EGeneral Guidelines Weekly Checks Yearly Checks To check the brakesMonthly Checks Storage Temperature Tires Rear Battery Box Connector To inspect or replace the motor brushes Corrective MaintenanceMotor 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 Y Warranty Exclusions Damage caused by T E S Quality Control Model LX Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory