Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Traveller Plus Pride Mobility
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Inc luding Models: Elite T rav eller Plus and Elite T rav eller Plus HD ELITE TRA VELLER PL US.
SAFETY GUIDELINES Copyright © 2008 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU3231/Rev D/April 2008 NOTE: This owner ’ s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information avail- able at the time of publication. W e reserve the right to make changes as they become necessary .
3 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 4 I I. SAFETY .................................
4 www .pridemobility .com Elite T ra v eller Plus/Plus HD I. INTRODUCTION SAFETY WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). The product you have purchased combines state-of the-art components with safety , comfort, and styling in mind.
5 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com Fully charge batteries before operating. Remo ve k ey fr om an una ttended T r av el Scooter . II. SAFETY PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the T ravel Scooter to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited ac- tions.
6 www .pridemobility .com Elite T ra v eller Plus/Plus HD Wear safety goggles. II. SAFETY Do not remove anti-tip wheels. Av oid e xposure to rain, sno w , ice, salt, or standing water whenev er possible. Maintain and store in a clean and dr y condition.
7 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com II. SAFETY Explosive conditions exist! Do not use batteries with different amp-hour (Ah) capacities. Do not mix old and new batteries. Always replace both batteries at the same time. Contains Lead.
8 www .pridemobility .com Elite T ra v eller Plus/Plus HD II. SAFETY GENERAL MAND A T OR Y! Do not operate your new T r a v el Scooter for the first time without completel y reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Y our T ravel Scooter is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility .
9 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com II. SAFETY Perform the following inspections prior to using your T ravel Scooter: ! Check for proper tire inflation. Maintain but do not exceed the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on each tire if equipped with pneumatic tyres.
10 www .pridemobility .com Elite T ra v eller Plus/Plus HD II. SAFETY When climbing an incline, try to keep your T ravel Scooter moving. If you must stop, start up again slowly and then accelerate cautiously . When driving down an incline, do so by setting the speed adjustment dial to the slowest setting and driving in the forward direction only .
11 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com II. SAFETY Figure 2A. Increased Stability Driving Position Figure 2. Normal Driving Position When you approach an incline, it is best to lean forward.
12 www .pridemobility .com Elite T ra v eller Plus/Plus HD II. SAFETY Figure 3. Correct Curb Approach Figure 4. Incorrect Curb Approach OUTDOOR DRIVING SURF A CES Y our T ravel Scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry , level surfaces composed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt.
13 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com II. SAFETY INCLEMENT WEA THER PRECA UTIONS Exposure of your T ravel Scooter to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If sud denly caught up in rain, snow , severe cold or heat while operating your T ravel Scooter , proceed to shelter at the earliest opportunity .
14 www .pridemobility .com Elite T ra v eller Plus/Plus HD II. SAFETY ELEV A T ORS Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the door(s).
15 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com II. SAFETY WARNING! Always be sure your T r a v el Scooter and its batteries are proper ly secured when it is being tr ansported. B atteries should be secured in an upright position, and protective caps should be installed on the batter y ter minals.
16 www .pridemobility .com Elite T rav eller Plus/Plus HD PRESCRIPTION DR UGS/PHYSICAL LIMIT A TIONS The T ravel Scooter user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her T ravel Scooter . This includes awareness of safety issues when taking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the user has specific physical limitations.
17 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com III. Y OUR TRA VEL SCOO TER TILLER CONSOLE The tiller console houses all controls neede d to drive your T ravel Scooter , including the key switch, throttle control lever , ho rn bu tt on , s p ee d a dj us t me nt di al , and the battery condition meter .
18 www .pridemobility .com Elite T rav eller Plus/Plus HD III. YOUR TRA VEL SCOO TER Horn Button This button activates a warning horn. Y our Travel Scooter must be turned on for the horn to be op- erational. Do not hesitate to use the warning horn when doing so may prevent an accident.
19 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com III. YOUR TRA VEL SCOO TER Motor/T ransaxle Assembly The motor/transaxle assembly is an electromechani- cal unit that converts electrical energy from your Travel Scooter ’ s batteries into the controlled mechanical en- ergy that drives the T ravel Scooter ’ s wheels.
20 www .pridemobility .com Elite T rav eller Plus/Plus HD OFF-BO ARD BA TTER Y CHARGER The off-board battery char ger , when plugged into the charger port (lo- cated on the battery pack) and a stan- dard electrical outlet, charges the T r avel Scooter ’ s batteries.
21 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com PROHIBITED! R emoval of the grounding pr ong can create an electrical hazard. If necessar y , properly install an approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged plug access.
22 www .pridemobility .com Elite T rav eller Plus/Plus HD Follow these easy steps to charge your batteries safely: NOTE: The battery pack can be charged on or off the T ravel Scooter . 1. Position your T ravel Scooter or battery pack close to a standard electrical outlet.
23 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com I V . B A TTERIES AND CHARGING Can I use a different charger? Chargers are selected precisely for particular applications and are especially matched to the type, size, and chemi- cal formulation of specific batteries.
24 www .pridemobility .com Elite T rav eller Plus/Plus HD I V . B A TTERIES AND CHARGING What type and size of battery should I use? Y our T ravel Scooter requires two deep cycle batteries. W e recommend only sealed, maintenance-free types such as AGM or Gel-Cell.
25 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com I V . B A TTERIES AND CHARGING 10 . Position the lid back onto the battery pack. 1 1. Carefully turn the pack upside down.
26 www .pridemobility .com Elite T rav eller Plus/Plus HD V . OPERA TION BEFORE GETTING ONT O Y OUR TRA VEL SCOO TER ! Have you fully char ged the batteries? See IV .
27 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com V . OPERA TION ! Pull on the left handgrip to steer your T ravel Scooter to the left. ! Pull on the right handgrip to steer your T ravel Scooter to the right. ! Move the tiller to the center position to drive straight ahead.
28 www .pridemobility .com Elite T rav eller Plus/Plus HD VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT WARNING! Remove the key from the key switch before adjusting the tiller or the seat. Never attempt to adjust the tiller or the seat while the T r a vel Scooter is in motion.
29 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Figure 19. Front Storage Area SCREWS REMO V ABLE STORAGE AREA Figure 18. Seat Height Adjustment UPPER SEA T POST LOWER SEA T POST DETENT PIN SEA T HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The seat can be repositioned to different heights.
30 www .pridemobility .com Elite T rav eller Plus/Plus HD DISASSEMBL Y Y ou can disassemble the T ravel Scooter into five pieces: the seat, the front section, the rear section, the basket, and the battery pack. See figure 20 . No tools are required to disassemble or assemble your T ravel Scooter .
31 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com VII. DISASSEMBL Y AND ASSEMBL Y ASSEMBL Y NOTE: Before attempting assembly , tilt the rear half of the T ravel Scooter slightly back on the anti-tip wheels as shown in figure 23.
32 www .pridemobility .com Elite T rav eller Plus/Plus HD VIII. BASIC TROUBLESHOO TING BEEP CODE CONDITION SOLUTIO N ! ! (2) Battery voltage is too low to operate the Travel Scoo ter. Charge fully until char ger and any m eters ind i cate completio n.
33 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com VIII. BASIC TR OUBLESHOO TING What if the T ravel Scooter ’ s batteries won’t charge? ! Check the fuse located on the battery pack. Replace if necessary . ! During the charging process, if the char ger LED’ s never indicate a full char ge, check the fuse located on the battery pack.
34 www .pridemobility .com Elite T rav eller Plus/Plus HD IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Y our T ravel Scooter requires a minimal amount of care and maintenance. If you do not feel confident in your ability to perform the maintenance listed below , you may schedule inspection and maintenance at your authorized Pride Provider .
35 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ABS PLASTIC SHROUDS The shroud pieces are formed from durable ABS plastic and are coated with an advanced formula urethane paint. A light application of car wax will help the shrouds retain their high gloss.
36 www .pridemobility .com Elite T rav eller Plus/Plus HD X. WARRANTY FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For five (5) years from the date of purchase, Pride will repair or replace at our option to the origina.
37 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com X. WARRANTY Exclusions also include components with damage caused by: ! Contamination ! Abuse, misuse, accident, or negligence ! Battery fluid.
38 www .pridemobility .com Elite T rav eller Plus/Plus HD Model Numbers Elite T raveller Plus: SC53, SC54 Elite T raveller Plus HD: SC53HD, SC54HD Colors Red, Blue, Silver (interchangeable panels) Overall Length 2 3-wheel: 40 in. (101.6 cm) 4-wheel: 40.
39 Elite T ra veller Plus/Plus HD www .pridemobility .com APPENDIX I - SPECIFICA TIONS Figure 26. T ravel Scooter Dimensions Figure 27. Tire Dimensions 3 in. (7.63 cm) 9 in. (22.86 cm) 8 in. (20.32 cm) 2 in. (5 cm) Front Rear 3" (7.62 cm) 16.25" - 17.
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