Pride Mobility Mini Crosser manuale d’uso

The Ultimate In S tyle & Performance ® Owner’ s Man ual Exeter , P A S t. Catharines, ON 1-800-800-8586 www .pridemobility.com A TTENTION: R ead all infor mation in this manual before operating your PMV[...]

Copyright © 2005 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU3202/Rev A/December 2005 SAFETY GUIDELINES 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 . Any changes to our products may cause slight varia[...]

3 Mini Crosser www .pridemobility .com CONTENTS I . INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 4 I I . SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 5 III. SPE[...]

4 www .pr idemobility .com Mini Crosser 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. W e are confident the design features will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities. U[...]

5 Mini Crosser www .pridemobility .com II. SAFETY GENERAL Y our PMV is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility . Pride provides an extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the PMV user . Please be aware that the final selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of PMV to be used is [...]

6 www .pr idemobility .com Mini Crosser II. SAFETY PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK Get to know the feel of your PMV and its capabilities. Pride recommends that you perform a safety check before each use to make sure your PMV operates smoothly and safely . Perform the following inspections prior to using your PMV : ! Check for proper tire inflation (if equipp[...]

7 Mini Crosser www .pridemobility .com II. SAFETY When climbing an incline, try to keep your PMV moving. If you must stop, start up again slowly , and then acceler- ate 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 . If your PMV starts to move d[...]

8 www .pr idemobility .com Mini Crosser II. SAFETY When you approach an incline, it is best to lean forward. See figures 2 and 2A. This shifts the center of gravity of you and your PMV toward the front of the PMV for improved stability . NOTE: When negotiating ramps, if the throttle control lever is released while moving forward, the powered PMV ma[...]

9 Mini Crosser www .pridemobility .com II. SAFETY OUTDOOR DRIVING SURF A CES Y our PMV is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry , level surfaces com- posed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However , Pride recognizes that there will be times when you will encoun- ter other surface types. For this reason, your [...]

10 www .pr idemobility .com Mini Crosser II. SAFETY INCLEMENT WEA THER PRECA UTIONS Exposure of your PMV to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If suddenly caught up in rain, snow , severe cold or heat while operating your PMV proceed to shelter at the earliest opportunity . Thoroughly dry your PMV before storing, char[...]

11 Mini Crosser www .pridemobility .com II. SAFETY ELEV A T ORS Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the door(s). ! If you are in the doorway of an elevator when the door(s) begin to close, push on the rubber door edge or allow the rubber door edge to contact the PMV and the door will reopen. ! Use care that[...]

12 www .pr idemobility .com Mini Crosser REA CHING AND BENDING A void reaching or bending while driving your PMV . Bending forward creates the risk of accidental throttle control lever contact. Bending to the side while seated creates the risk of tipping. It is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the PMV from tipping. Pride re[...]

13 Mini Crosser www .pridemobility .com II. SAFETY PRESCRIPTION DR UGS/PHYSICAL LIMIT A TIONS The P MV user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her PMV . This includes awareness of safety issues when taking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the user has specific physical limitations. WARNING! Consult your physician if [...]

14 www .pr idemobility .com Mini Crosser III. SPECIFICA TIONS Figure 4A. Tire Dimensions (Front And Rear) Figure 4. PMV Dimensions 5" 15.7" - 20" 17.32" 18.89" 25.6" 3-wheel: 52.4" 4-wheel: 54" 3-wheel: 41" 4-wheel: 55.50" T urning Radius 13" 3.93"[...]

15 Mini Crosser www .pridemobility .com Mo d e l N u mb e r 3-wh ee l : P M V130T3 4-wh ee l : P M V130T4 M a xi mum Cl i mbing Abil i t y See figure 1 . M a x im u m O b s ta c le C l im b i n g A b ili t y 4. 7 i n. Co l o r Bl ue O v e ra ll L en g th 2 3-wh eel : 52. 4 i n. 4-wh ee l: 54 i n. O v e ra ll W idt h 2 25. 6 i n. T o ta l W eig h t [...]

16 www .pr idemobility .com Mini Crosser IV . YOUR PMV TILLER CONSOLE The tiller console houses all o f t h e controls needed to drive your PMV . See figure 5 . WARNING! Do not expose the tiller console to moisture. In the event that the tiller console does become exposed to moisture, do not attempt to operate your PMV until the tiller console has [...]

17 Mini Crosser www .pridemobility .com Throttle Control Lever This lever allows you to control the forward speed and the reverse speed of your PMV up to the maximum speed you preset with the speed adjustment dial. See figure 5A. ! Place your right hand on the right handgrip and your left hand on the left handgrip. ! Use your right thumb to push th[...]

18 www .pr idemobility .com Mini Crosser WARNING! When your PMV is in freewheel mode, the braking system is disengaged. Adhere to the follo wing safety infor mation to a void personal injur y and/or dama ge to your PMV . PMV is in drive mode; do not sit on the PMV when the drive motors are disengaged. Disengage the drive motors only on a level surf[...]

19 Mini Crosser www .pridemobility .com WARNING! DO NOT lea v e the PMV in freew heel mode when securing it for transpor t. WARNING! DO NOT use your PMV as a seat in a moving vehicle. IV . YOUR PMV Fuses The se fuse s, located at the rear of the PMV under the rear shroud, help protect your PMV’ s electrical sys- tems from receiving an overload of[...]

20 www .pr idemobility .com Mini Crosser CHARGING Y OUR BA TTERIES PROHIBITED! Ne v er use an extension cord to plug in your ba tter y c har ger . Plug the c har g er directly into a properly wired standard electrical outlet. PROHIBITED! Removal of the grounding prong can create an electrical hazard. If necessar y , proper l y install an appr o ved[...]

21 Mini Crosser www .pridemobility .com V . B A TTERIES AND CHARGING FREQUENTL Y ASKED QUESTIONS How does the charger work? When your PMV’ s battery voltage is low , the charger works harder , sending more electrical current to the batteries to bring up their char ge. As the batteries approach a full char ge, the charger sends less and less elect[...]

22 www .pr idemobility .com Mini Crosser V . B A TTERIES AND CHARGING ! Limit your baggage weight to essential items. ! T ry to maintain an even speed while your PMV is in motion. ! A void stop-and-go driving. What type and size of battery should I use? W e recommend deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. Both AGM and Gel-Cell a[...]

23 Mini Crosser www .pridemobility .com V . B A TTERIES AND CHARGING NOTE: If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery , immediately enclose it in a plastic bag and call your authorized Pride Provider for instructions on disposal. Y our authorized Pride Provider will also have the necessary information on battery recycling, which is our recommend[...]

24 www .pr idemobility .com Mini Crosser VI. OPERA TION BEFORE GETTING ON Y OUR PMV ! Have you fully char ged the batteries? See V . “Batteries and Charging.” ! Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (up) position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever in the down position unless you are manually pushing your PMV. GETTING ONT O Y OUR PMV 1[...]

25 Mini Crosser www .pridemobility .com VI. OPERA TION ! Pull on the left handgrip to steer your PMV to the left. ! Pull on the right handgrip to steer your PMV to the right. ! Move the tiller to the center position to drive straight ahead. ! T o stop, slowly release the throttle control lever . After you release the throttle control lever , gently[...]

26 www .pr idemobility .com Mini Crosser VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Figure 15A. Armrest Angle Adjustment ADJUSTMENT DIAL SEA T SLIDING LEVER SEA T ROT A TION LEVER SEA TBACK ADJUSTMENT LEVER Figure 15. Seat Adjustments WARNING! Remove the key from the key switch before adjusting the seat or the tiller . Nev er attempt to adjust the seat or the tiller[...]

27 Mini Crosser www .pridemobility .com VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS SEA T HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Y ou can change the seat height by adjusting the upper seat post up or down. 1. T urn the PMV of f and place the manual freewheel lever in drive mode. 2. Lift the seat up and off of the seat post. 3. Remove the shroud release screw . See figure 16. 4. Pull the [...]

28 www .pr idemobility .com Mini Crosser VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS TILLER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The height if the tiller can be adjusted about 4-inches up or down to allow for a more comfortable driving position. 1. Remove the rubber plug from the front of the tiller . See figure 19. 2. Insert a 4 mm hex key into the opening and loosen the hex head scre[...]

29 Mini Crosser www .pridemobility .com VIII. BASIC TROUBLESHOO TING What if all the systems on my PMV seem to be “dead”? ! Make certain that the key is in the “on” position. ! Ensure the freewheel lever is in the drive position. ! Check that the batteries are fully charged. ! Make certain that all battery terminal connections are secured. [...]

30 www .pr idemobility .com Mini Crosser VIII. BASIC TROUBLESHOO TING What if my PMV does not move when I engage the throttle control lever? ! When the manual freewheel lever is pushed down, the brakes are disengaged and all power to the motor/ transaxle assembly is cut. ! Pull up on the manual freewheel lever , turn the PMV off, and then turn the [...]

31 Mini Crosser www .pridemobility .com IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Y our PMV 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 ca[...]

32 www .pr idemobility .com Mini Crosser IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CONSOLE, CHARGER, AND REAR ELECTRONICS ! Keep these areas free of moisture. ! Allow these areas to dry thoroughly if they have been exposed to moisture before operating your PMV again. LIGHT BULB REPLA CEMENT The PMV’ s light bulbs are easily replaceable. Do not use regular automot[...]

33 Mini Crosser www .pridemobility .com IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE TIRE/WHEEL REPLA CEMENT If you have pneumatic tires and have a flat, you can replace the tube. Replacement tires, tubes, and wheel assem- blies are readily available through your authorized Pride Provider . Figure 23. Fr ont Wheel Securement Figure 22. Brake Cable Figure 24. Brake Rem[...]

34 www .pr idemobility .com Mini Crosser Figure 27. Wheel Remov al Front (4-wheel) and Rear (3-4 wheel) Wheel Remo val/Replacement 1. Put blocks under the PMV to elevate it. This will keep the PMV from tipping when removing a wheel. 2. Remove the five (5) screws that fasten the wheel to the PMV . See figure 27. 3. Remove the wheel from the PMV . 4 [...]

35 Mini Crosser www .pridemobility .com X. WARRANTY THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years from the date of purchase, Pride will repair or replace at our option to the original purchaser , free of charge, any of the following parts found upon examination by an authorized representative of Pride to be defective in material and/or workmanshi[...]

36 www .pr idemobility .com Mini Crosser X. WARRANTY ! Circumstances beyond the control of Pride ! Labor , service calls, shipping, and other char ges incurred for repair of the product, unless specifically autho- rized, IN ADV ANCE, by Pride Mobility Products Corporation ! Repairs and/or modifications made to any part without specific consent from[...]

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