Pride Mobility Sidekick Bedienungsanleitung

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2 Sidekick Read and follow all of the instructions in this manual before you attempt to operate your scooter for the first time. If you are unable to understand any of this information or require additional assistance for set-up, contact your local Pride Provider or call the Pride T ech Service Department at 1-800-800-8586. The following symbols wi[...]

3 Sidekick CONTENTS I . INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 5 I I . SAFETY ............................................................................................................................... .......... 6 III. EMI/RFI ......................[...]

4 Sidekick Pride cannot be held responsible for any damage or injury incurred due to improper or unsafe use of a Sidekick Scooter . Nor can Pride be held responsible for any damage or injury incurred during or resulting from attempts to follow the instructions and recommendations set forth in this owner's manual or in any of the instructions d[...]

5 Sidekick I. INTRODUCTION W elcome to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Sidekick Scooter . The Sidekick design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive styling. W e are certain that the design features and trouble-free operation of your new Sidekick Scoote[...]

6 Sidekick As you begin to use your Sidekick during your daily activities, you will encounter situations that, at first, may require some practice to negotiate on your Sidekick scooter . Simply take your time as you operate your Sidekick and you will soon be in full and confident control as you maneuver through doorways, on and off of elevators, up[...]

7 Sidekick These tests were conducted with the Sidekick s seat in the highest position and adjusted backward on the seat base to its farthest rearward position. Use this information as a guideline. Y our Sidekick s ability to travel up inclines is af fected by your weight, your scooter  s speed, your angle of approach to the incline, and y[...]

8 Sidekick WARNING! Do not expose the electronics to an y type of moistur e at any time (r ain, sno w , mist, or washing the scooter). Such exposure can damage the electronics. Never attempt to ride a scooter tha t has been exposed to moisture until it has dried thoroughl y . WARNING! Do not operate or store the scooter where it may be exposed to i[...]

9 Sidekick EMI/RFI WARNINGS Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can cause unintended motion of electric scooters. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy (EM). When electro- magnetic energy adversely affects the operation of an electrical device, that adverse effect is called Ele[...]

10 Sidekick What is the FDA doing about the problem? The FDA has written to electric scooter manufacturers and requested that those manufacturers test their new models of scooters to be certain that they provide a reasonable degree of resistance against EMI/RFI. The FDA has stated that all newly-manufactured models of electric scooters should have [...]

11 Sidekick FIGURE 4. SIDEKICK DIMENSIONS 3.5 " " 13.5 80˚ " 1.25 " 8 31.25 - " 33.25 " 14" - 16" 22 " 31 " 17 " 23"- 32 14 " 42 " 3 Wheel Length 3 Wheel T urning Radius " 1" IV . SPECIFICA TIONS[...]

12 Sidekick V . SPECIFICA TIONS Model Numbers SC-200, SC-201 Length 42in. Width 22.75in. Tires T ype: Pneumatic Front: 2in. x 8in., Rear: 2.5in. x 9in. W eight Capacity 300 lbs. (136 kg) Maximum Bat tery T ype (batteries not included) T wo 12V , 32 AH, U -1 type, SLA (Sealed Lead Acid) Horsepower 1.2 hp (peak) Charger Onboard amp charger Speed (max[...]

13 Sidekick Y our Sidekick is a motorized electric scooter designed to enhance your personal mobility . Y our Sidekick is an indoor/outdoor scooter designed to travel primarily on smooth surfaces, such as sidewalks, roads, parking lots, floors, and driveways. For easy transportation or storage, you can disassemble your Sidekick into six (6) compo- [...]

14 Sidekick Do not expose the control console assembly to moisture. In the event that the control console assembly does become exposed to moisture, do not attempt to operate your Sidekick until the control console assembly has thoroughly dried. K ey Switc h n Fully insert the key into the key switch to power up (turn on) your Sidekick. n Pull the k[...]

15 Sidekick REAR SECTION The onboard battery charger , the charger power cord receptacle, the batteries, the electronic controller assembly , the main circuit breaker , the manual freewheel lever, and the motor/transaxle assembly are located beneath the shroud on the rear section of your Sidekick. See figure s 7 and 8. Refer to IX. Disassembl[...]

16 Sidekick MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER FIGURE 8. REAR SECTION MOTOR/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBL Y ANTI-TIP WHEEL ANTI-TIP WHEEL n The main circuit breaker is mounted on the utility tray , behind the electronic controller assembly . See figure 7. n The main circuit breaker reset button pops out when the breaker trips. n When the breaker trips, the entire electric[...]

17 Sidekick VI. BA TTERIES AND CHARGING FIGURE 10. AMMETER INDICATES BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED FIGURE 9. CHARGER POWER CORD Y our Sidekick uses two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. They are recharged by an onboard 3-amp charging system designed for ease of use and convenience. See figure 7. n Char ge [...]

18 Sidekick BA TTERIES AND CHARGING-FREQUENTL Y ASKED QUESTIONS (F AQS) How does the charger work? When your Sidekick s battery voltage is low , the charger works harder and sends more electrical current to the batteries to bring up their char ge. A s the voltage of the batteries approaches a full charge, the char ger sends less and less electri[...]

19 Sidekick How can I get maximum range or distance per charge? Rarely will you have ideal driving conditionssmooth, flat, hard driving surfaces with no wind or curves . Y ou will often face hills, sidewalk cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind. All of these driving conditions affect the distance or running time per batter[...]

20 Sidekick W e work closely with our battery manufacturer to provide batteries that best suit your Sidekick s specific electri- cal demands. Fresh batteries arrive daily at Pride and are shipped fully charged to our customers. During shipping, the batteries may encounter temperature extremes that may influence their initial performance. Heat di[...]

21 Sidekick GETTING ON Y OUR SIDEKICK 1. Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch. 2. Stand at the side of your Sidekick. 3. Push down on the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until it is facing you. 4. Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position. 5. Position yourself comfortably and securely in the seat. 6. Push dow[...]

22 Sidekick GETTING OFF OF Y OUR SIDEKICK 1. Bring your Sidekick to a complete stop. 2. Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch. 3. Push down on the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until you are facing toward the side of your Sidekick. 4. Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position. 5. Carefully and safely get out[...]

23 Sidekick TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Y ou can adjust the tiller to any number of positions be- tween the forward stop and the scooter deck. The tiller adjustment lever locks the tiller in position. 1. Push down on the tiller adjustment lever . See figure 1 1. 2. Move the tiller to a comfortable position. 3. Release the tiller adjustment lever . The [...]

24 Sidekick FIGURE 14. POWER SEAT ACTUATOR ( O PTIONAL) POWER SEA T ACTUA TOR FIGURE 13. SEAT ADJUSTMENTS ARMREST ADJUSTMENT KNOBS SEA T LOCK LEVER SEA T POSITION ADJUSTMENT SCREWS FRONT -T O-BA CK SEA T ADJUSTMENT Y ou can change the Sidekick front-to-back seat position. 1. Remove the seat. 2. Use a 7/16-in. wrench to remove the seat position adju[...]

25 Sidekick No tools are required to disassemble or assemble your Sidekick. Always disassemble or assemble your Sidekick on a level, dry surface with suf ficient room for you to work and move around your scooter . Keep in mind that the disassembled sections of the Sidekick take up more floor space than the assembled Sidekick. DISASSEMBL Y Y ou can [...]

26 Sidekick FIGURE 17. DISCONNECTING THE FRONT-TO-REAR CABLE FIGURE 18. DISCONNECTING THE MOTOR HARNESS FIGURE 19. BATTERY HARNESSES FIGURE 21. PUSH LOCKING LEVERS FORWARD FIGURE 22. REMOVE BALL DETENT PINS WITH RINGS FIGURE 23. SEPARATING THE FRAME SECTIONS FIGURE 20. BATTERY REMOVAL BA TTERY TIE-DOWN STRAP IX. DISASSEMBL Y AND ASSEMBL Y[...]

27 Sidekick ASSEMBL Y 1. Place the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) position. 2. Position the front and rear sections next to each other . 3. T ilt the rear end to a horizontal position and insert the longer tube of the front end into the rear section first; make sure that the locking cam levers are vertically positioned and the locking p[...]

28 Sidekick OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For information concerning these optional accessories, s ee your authorized Pride provider , or call Pride Mobility Products Corporation at 1-800-800-8586. X. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES  FOREARM CRUTCH HOLDER  FRONT BASKET (ROUND)  REAR BUMPER  FRONT BASKET (SQUARE)  WALKER HOLDER  DOUBLE CRUTCH HOLDER ?[...]

29 Sidekick Any electromechanical device occasionally requires some troubleshooting. However , most of the pro blems that may arise can usually be solved with a bit of thought and common sense. Many of these problems occur because the batteries are not fully charged or because the batteries are worn down and can no longer hold a charge. What if all[...]

30 Sidekick Y our Sidekick 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 . The following areas require periodic inspection and/or care and maintenance. TIRE PRESSURE: n W e recomme[...]

31 Sidekick XIII.WARRANTY THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Structural frame components; including platform, fork, seat post, and frame. Drive train; including transaxle, motor , and brake. First year: 100% replacement of parts cost Second year: 67% replacement of parts cost Third year: 50% replacement of parts cost THREE-YEAR WARRANTY EXCEPTIONS T ransa[...]

32 Sidekick There is no other express warranty . Implied warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one (1) year from the date of original purchase and to the extent permitted by law . Any and all implied warranties are excluded. This is the exclusive remedy . Liabilities for consequential da[...]

33 Sidekick NOTES[...]

34 Sidekick NOTES NOTES[...]