Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product LX12 Pride Mobility
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Owner ’ s Manual Exeter , P A S t. Catharines, ON 1-800-800-8586 www .pridemobility .com A TTENTION: Please r ead the content of your owner s manual before operating your pow er chair .
Copyright © 2003 Pride Mobility Products Corporation 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 .
3 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www .pridemobility .com CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 4 II. SAFETY .....................................
4 www .pridemobility .com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 I. INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION W elcome to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pride Power Chair . The Pride Power Chair design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive styling.
5 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www .pridemobility .com I. INTRODUCTION Pride Owners Club As an owner of a Pride product, you are invited to register your product s warranty and enroll in the Pride Owners Club. Y ou may do so by filling out and returning your enclosed registration card or by visiting Pride s web site at www .
6 www .pridemobility .com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 II. SAFETY SAFETY WARNING! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time without completel y reading and understanding this owners manual. Y our power chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility .
7 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www .pridemobility .com II. SAFETY NOTE: If you discover a pr oblem, contact your authorized Pride pr ovider for assistance. Weight Limit ations Y our power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity . Please refer to the specifications table for this limit.
8 www .pridemobility .com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 WARNING! Y ou should not travel up or do wn a potentially hazar dous incline (i.e., areas cov er ed with snow , ice, cut g rass, or wet leav es). WARNING! W hen on any sor t of an incline or dec line, nev er place the power chair in fr eewheel mode w hile seated on it or standing next to it.
9 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www .pridemobility .com WARNING! Do not attempt to hav e your po wer chair c limb or descend an obstacle that is higher than two inches unless you hav e the assistance of an attendant. WARNING! Do not attempt to hav e your power chair proceed backward down any step, curb, or other obstac le.
10 www .pridemobility .com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 St airs and Escalators Power chairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator . WARNING! Nev er use your pow er chair to negotiate steps or escalators. Y ou may cause injur y to yourself and to others and/or dama ge y our power c hair .
11 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www .pridemobility .com WARNING! Bef or e transfer ring, position your self as far bac k as possib le in the power chair seat to prev ent the pow er chair from tipping forward during transfer and causing injur y . WARNING! Av oid using your ar mr ests for weight bearing pur poses.
12 www .pridemobility .com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 Batteries In addition to following the warnings below , be sure to comply with all other battery handling information. For more information about your power chair s batteries, see VIII. Batteries and Charging.
13 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www .pridemobility .com III. EMI/RFI EMI/RFI Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can cause unintended motion of power chairs. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energ y .
14 www .pridemobility .com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 III. EMI/RFI Are all power chairs susceptible to EMI/RFI? Each make and model of chair differs in its ability to resist electromagnetic interference. That is, each has a particular level of immunity to interference, measured in volts per meter (V/m).
15 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www .pridemobility .com IV . UNP ACKING AND ASSEMBL Y The contents of your Pride LX box are as follows: one (1) base assembly , one (1) seatback, two (2) battery boxes, one (1) controller box, one (1) battery char ger box, and one (1) accessories box.
16 www .pridemobility .com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 IV . UNP ACKING AND ASSEMBL Y Figure 9. Controller Label Installation INSTALL LABEL ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF JOYSTICK/CONTROLLER BRACKET. 6. Remove the plastic wrap from the seat posts and remove the seatback screws.
17 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www .pridemobility .com Figure 10. Joystick/Controller Installation INSTALL JOYSTICK/CONTROLLER INTO ARMREST AND TIGHTEN KNOB. 13. Connect the controller to the motors. The motor/controller connectors are marked L for left and R for right.
18 www .pridemobility .com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 V . YOUR PRIDE LX The Pride LX is a rear-wheel drive power chair that you can easily disassemble and fold for transportation or storage. The two battery boxes sit on the battery tray . SEAT Figure 14.
19 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www .pridemobility .com V . YOUR PRIDE LX T oolkit Y our Pride LX is equipped with a toolkit that fits inside a seatback pocket.
20 www .pridemobility .com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 V . YOUR PRIDE LX Figure 15. Front Electrical Connections Electronic Connections The Pride LX s controller is connected to the front battery box and to each motor . See figures 15 and 16. The motor connectors are marked L and R.
21 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www .pridemobility .com Manual Freewheel Levers For convenience, your Pride LX is equipped with two manual freewheel levers that enable you to disengage the drive motors and maneuver the chair manually , in freewheel mode.
22 www .pridemobility .com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 After you have used your Pride LX for an extended period of time, you may find the need to make some adjustments to increase your comfort. Y ou can change the armrest height, the swing-away footrest length, the controller position, or the seatback height.
23 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www .pridemobility .com Seatback Height Y ou can change the seatback height in 1-in. increments. There are five dif ferent height adjustment holes. T o change the seatback height: 1. Use a 4-mm hex key to remove the screws that attach the canes to the frame.
24 www .pridemobility .com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 VII. DISASSEMBL Y Y our Pride LX is a folding power chair . Once you remove the two battery boxes, you can fold the chair for easy transportation or storage. Figure 25. Pride LX - Battery Boxes Removed T o disassemble and fold your Pride LX: 1.
25 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www .pridemobility .com Y our Pride LX uses two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance-free. Since they are sealed, there is no need to check the electrolyte (fluid) level. Deep-cycle batteries are designed to handle a deep discharge.
26 www .pridemobility .com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 VII I . B A TTERIES AND CHARGING Frequently Asked Questions (F AQs) Can I use a different battery char ger? W e do not recommend using other types of char gers (e.g., an automotive battery charger) other than the one suggested by your authorized Pride provider .
27 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www .pridemobility .com VI I I . B A TTERIES AND CHARGING W hy do my new batteries seem weak? Deep-cycle batteries employ a different chemical technology than that used in car batteries, nickel-cadmium (nicads), or in other common battery types.
28 www .pridemobility .com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 IX. OPERA TION DYNAMIC DL-50 CONTROLLER The DL-50 electronic controller is an integral electronic controller . All of the electronics necessary to operate the power chair are contained in one module.
29 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www .pridemobility .com IX. OPERA TION Off-board Charger/Programming Socket Y our DL-50 may have a 3-pin socket on the front which enables you to use an of f-board battery charger . The socket may also be used for reprogramming the controller by using a programmer , should this be necessary .
30 www .pridemobility .com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 IX. OPERA TION Fault Codes The system status LED is displayed within the on/of f key . This LED is lit if the system is turned on. It also flashes in groups called flash codes, to indicate system faults.
31 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www .pridemobility .com IX. OPERA TION PIL OT CONTROLLER The electronic controller is what you use to operate your power chair .
32 www .pridemobility .com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 IX. OPERA TION n Red and yellow lights lit: Charge battery if possible; Pilot and electrical system OK. n Red lights only lit or slow flash: Char ge battery as soon as possible; Pilot and electrical system OK.
33 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www .pridemobility .com IX. OPERA TION WARNING! Under strenuous driving conditions, it is possible for the bottom and side case temperature of the Pilot to ex ceed 105° F . DO NOT touch the side or bottom of the Pilot case under these circumstances.
34 www .pridemobility .com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Y our power chair is a sophisticated, motorized vehicle. Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine maintenance checks. Y ou can perform some of these checks yourself. But other maintenance checks may require assistance from an authorized Pride provider .
35 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www .pridemobility .com X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE n Ensure that all parts of the controller system are securely fastened to your power chair . Do not overtighten any screws. n Check for proper tire inflation. There should be 30 35 psi in each pneumatic tire.
36 www .pridemobility .com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Figure 30. Drive Wheel and Motor Brush Location 17-MM DRIVE WHEEL NUT AND WASHER MOTOR BRUSH CAP Cleaning Precautions CA UTION! Nev er hose of f your Pride LX or place it in direct contact with water .
37 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www .pridemobility .com X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe tir e replacement: 1. Place a support under the motor . 2. If you have pneumatic tires, make sure it is completely deflated 3.
38 www .pridemobility .com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CA UTION! Make sure y ou tighten the fasteners so that the connections ar e secure. 14. Place the lid back onto the battery box. 15. Move the battery carrying straps back over the top.
39 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www .pridemobility .com When to See Y our Authorized Pride Provider for Service The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your power chair .
40 www .pridemobility .com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 XI. WARRANTY Five-Y ear Limited Frame W arranty There will be a five-year limited frame warranty on Pride workmanship.
41 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www .pridemobility .com W arranty Exclusions n ABS plastic body shrouds and footrest covers are wear items and not warranted.
42 www .pridemobility .com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 NO TES.
Thank you for making the Pride LX your choice in power chairs. W e have thoroughly inspected your Pride LX. The following check marks indicate that it has been test driven and inspected. Quality Control - Model LX #1 In Quality Control Pride keeps a mor e detailed repor t on file at the factory .
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If you have not bought Pride Mobility LX12 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Pride Mobility LX12 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Pride Mobility LX12 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Pride Mobility LX12 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Pride Mobility LX12, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Pride Mobility LX12.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Pride Mobility LX12. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Pride Mobility LX12 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
