Pride Mobility LX12 manuel d'utilisation

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Le mot vient du latin "Instructio", à savoir organiser. Ainsi, le manuel d’utilisation Pride Mobility LX12 décrit les étapes de la procédure. Le but du manuel d’utilisation est d’instruire, de faciliter le démarrage, l'utilisation de l'équipement ou l'exécution des actions spécifiques. Le manuel d’utilisation est une collection d'informations sur l'objet/service, une indice.

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Tout d'abord, le manuel d’utilisation Pride Mobility LX12 devrait contenir:
- informations sur les caractéristiques techniques du dispositif Pride Mobility LX12
- nom du fabricant et année de fabrication Pride Mobility LX12
- instructions d'utilisation, de réglage et d’entretien de l'équipement Pride Mobility LX12
- signes de sécurité et attestations confirmant la conformité avec les normes pertinentes

Pourquoi nous ne lisons pas les manuels d’utilisation?

Habituellement, cela est dû au manque de temps et de certitude quant à la fonctionnalité spécifique de l'équipement acheté. Malheureusement, la connexion et le démarrage Pride Mobility LX12 ne suffisent pas. Le manuel d’utilisation contient un certain nombre de lignes directrices concernant les fonctionnalités spécifiques, la sécurité, les méthodes d'entretien (même les moyens qui doivent être utilisés), les défauts possibles Pride Mobility LX12 et les moyens de résoudre des problèmes communs lors de l'utilisation. Enfin, le manuel contient les coordonnées du service Pride Mobility en l'absence de l'efficacité des solutions proposées. Actuellement, les manuels d’utilisation sous la forme d'animations intéressantes et de vidéos pédagogiques qui sont meilleurs que la brochure, sont très populaires. Ce type de manuel permet à l'utilisateur de voir toute la vidéo d'instruction sans sauter les spécifications et les descriptions techniques compliquées Pride Mobility LX12, comme c’est le cas pour la version papier.

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Tout d'abord, il contient la réponse sur la structure, les possibilités du dispositif Pride Mobility LX12, l'utilisation de divers accessoires et une gamme d'informations pour profiter pleinement de toutes les fonctionnalités et commodités.

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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 . “Pride LX10” Includes LX10, LX1 1, and LX12[...]

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    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 . Using your [...]

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    3 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www .pridemobility .com CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 4 II. SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................[...]

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    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. W e are certain that the des[...]

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    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 .pridemobility .com[...]

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    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 owners manual. Y our power chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility . Pride provides an extensive variety of products [...]

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    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. WARNING! Exceeding the weight ca pacity v oids y our w ar [...]

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    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. Do[...]

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    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. This may cause the po wer [...]

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    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 . Doors n Determin[...]

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    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. Such use ma y cause the power c hair[...]

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    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. WARNING! Power chair batteries weigh a ppro ximately 60 pounds each. If yo[...]

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    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 . When this energy adversely affects the operation of an electronic device, it is[...]

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    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). A higher immunity level offers greate[...]

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    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. The accessories box contains: one (1) battery frame, four (4) batt[...]

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    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. See figure 6. 7. Flip up the armrests. 8. Unfold the seatback and insert the canes[...]

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    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. Match the L on the controller with the L on the motor [...]

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    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. LX10 Assembled (LX1 1 and LX 12 are similar .) CASTER WHEEL CONTROLLER ARMRESTS SWING-AWAY FO[...]

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    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. It contains the following: n socket adapter n 5mm hex bit n 4mm hex bit n 3mm hex bit n 13mm socket n 8mm socket n socket handle n 10mm socket n 12mm socket SPECIFICA TIONS Drive Wheels: 13[...]

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    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. The L harness is connected to the left motor[...]

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    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. T o engage or disengage the drive motors: 1. Locate the two (2) manual freewheel levers on the [...]

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    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. WARNING! If your Pride LX was configur[...]

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    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. See figures 1 4 and 23. 2. Depending on the position of the[...]

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    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. Disconnect the electrical connections. See figure[...]

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    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. Though they are similar in appearance to autom[...]

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    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 . How often must I charge the ba [...]

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    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. Deep-cycle batteries are specifically designed to provide power , drain [...]

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    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. See figure 28. The DL-50 consists of: 1. joystick 2. on/off push key 3. battery condition mete[...]

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    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 . Contact your authorized [...]

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    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. The table below identifies the individual fault codes. If your controller displays one of [...]

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    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 . It takes the battery voltage and sends it to the appropriate system. The electronic controller also enables you to monitor battery charge, electronic controller functions, and the condition[...]

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    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. n Rapid flash of lights: Indicates a fault in the Pilot or the electrical system. Re[...]

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    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. T rouble Codes In addition to indicating the current state of batte[...]

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    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 . Routine main[...]

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    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. If a tire does not hold air , see an authorized Pride pro[...]

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    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 . Y our LX has a painted, ABS plastic body shroud that allows it to be[...]

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    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. Pry of f the drive wheel nut cap. 4. Use a 17-mm socket to remove the nut and washer from wheel ax[...]

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    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. 16. Place the battery box back on the frame and connect the straps. 17. Reconnect the[...]

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    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 . If necessary , contact your authorized Pride provider . When calling, have the model number , serial number , nature of the problem, and the trouble code if a[...]

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    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. One-Y ear Limited W arranty For one (1) year from the date of purchase, Pride will repair or replace at our option to the original purchaser free of charge, any of the followi[...]

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    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. n Batteries (battery manufacturer provides a six-month limited warranty) n T ires and tubes n Upholstery and seating n Repairs and/or modifications made to any part without specific prior writ[...]

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    42 www .pridemobility .com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 NO TES[...]

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    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 . Date Inspected Inspector Controller Fit and Finish C[...]