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    The Ultimate In S tyle & Performance ® Exeter , P A S t . Catharines, ON 1-800-800-8586 w w w .pridemobility .com Owner ’ s Manual[...]

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    SAFETY GUIDELINES Copyright ©2003 Pride Mobility Products Corp. Please read and follow all instructions in this owner  s manual before attempting to operate your Hurricane PMV for the first time. If there is anything in this manual you do not understand, or if you require additional assistance for setup, contact your authorized Pride provider .[...]

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    3 Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 www .pridemobility .com CONTENTS I . INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 4 I I . SAFETY ............................................................................................................................... ........[...]

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    4 www .pridemobility .com Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 I. INTRODUCTION W elcome to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pride Personal Mobility V ehicle (PMV). Y our Hurricane PMV design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive styling. W e are certain that the de[...]

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    5 Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 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 . A[...]

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    6 www .pridemobility .com Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 II. SAFETY GENERAL WARNING! Do not operat e your new Hur ricane PMV f or the f ir st time without completely reading and understanding this owners manual. Y our Hurricane PMV is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility . Pride provides an extensive variety of prod[...]

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    7 Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 www .pridemobility .com II. SAFETY PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK Get to know the feel of your Hurricane PMV and its capabilities. Pride recommends that you perform a safety check before each use to make sure your Hurricane PMV operates smoothly and safely . For detai ls on how to perform these necessary inspections, see XII. C[...]

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    8 www .pridemobility .com Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 II. SAFETY When climbing an incline, try to keep your Hurricane PMV 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 button to the slowest setting and driving in the forward direction only . If you[...]

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    9 Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 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. See figures 2 and 2A. This shifts the center of gravity of you and your Hurricane PMV toward the front of the Hurricane PMV for improved stability .[...]

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    10 www .pridemobility .com Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 II. SAFETY WARNING! Y ou should not oper ate your Hur ricane PMV on public str eets and roadways. Be awar e tha t it ma y be dif ficult for tr affic to see you w hen you are seated on your Hur ricane PMV . Obey all local pedestrian tr affic r ules. Wait until your path is c lear of traf fic, and t[...]

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    11 Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 www .pridemobility .com II. SAFETY FREEWHEEL MODE Y our Hurricane PMV is equipped with a manual fr eewh eel leve r that when pulled up allows the Hurricane PMV t o be pushed. For more information about how to place your Hurricane PMV into and out of freewheel mode, see V .  Y our Hurricane PMV . WARNING! When your [...]

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    12 www .pridemobility .com Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 II. SAFETY MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT Currently , there are no standards approved for tie-down systems in a moving vehicle of any type to transport a person while seated in a Hurricane PMV . Although your Hurricane PMV may be equipped with a positioning belt, this belt is not designed to provide prop[...]

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    13 Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 www .pridemobility .com II. SAFETY GETTING ONTO AND OFF OF YOUR HURRICANE PMV Getting onto and off of your Hurricane PMV requires a good sense of balance. Please observe the following safety tips when getting onto and off of your Hurricane PMV : n Power down your Hurricane PMV . n Ensure that your Hurricane PMV is not in[...]

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    14 www .pridemobility .com Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS/PHYSICAL LIMIT A TIONS The Hurricane PMV user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her Hurricane PMV . This includes awareness of safety issues when t aking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the user has specific physical limitations. WARNING! Consul[...]

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    15 Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 www .pridemobility .com III. EMI/RFI EMI/RFI W ARNINGS Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can cause unintended motion of electric mobility vehicles . Rad io wa ves are a for m of el ec tromagnetic energy (EM). When electromagnetic ener gy adversely af fects th[...]

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    16 www .pridemobility .com Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 III. EMI/RFI Are all electric mobility vehicle's susceptible to EMI/RFI? Each make and model of electric mobility vehicle differs in its ability to resist EMI/RFI. Every mobility vehicle has a particular level of resistance to EMI/RFI. This resistance is measured in volts per meter (V/m). A h[...]

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    17 Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 www .pridemobility .com IV . SPECIFICA TIONS 19" 26" 74" 59" 17.5" 24"- 29" T urning Radius Figure 4. Hurricane PMV Dimensions 26.5"- 29" 48"- 52" 16.5"- 20.5" 4" 90˚,100˚ 102˚,105˚ Adjustable 8"- 12"[...]

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    18 www .pridemobility .com Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 IV . SPECIFICA TIONS M o d el N um b ers PM V 5 000 A va i la ble C olo rs Pai nt ed : Candy A ppl e Red, V i pe r Bl ue, For es t Green, a nd Onyx B l ac k O vera l l L en gt h 59 i n. O vera l l W i d t h 26 i n. T o tal W eig h t W ith o u t B a tte rie s 205 l bs. H eav i est P i ece W hen D i[...]

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    19 Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 www .pridemobility .com V . YOUR HURRICANE PMV Y our Hurricane PMV is a motorized electric Hurricane PMV designed to enhance your personal mobility . Y our Hurri - cane PMV is an indoor/outdoor Hurricane PMV designed to travel primarily on smooth surfaces, such as sidewalks, roads, parking lots, floors, and driveways. Fo[...]

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    20 www .pridemobility .com Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 V . YOUR HURRICANE PMV Speed Adjustment Dial This control dial allows you to preselect and limit your PMV s top speed. n The image of the tortoise represents the slowest speed setting. n The image of the hare represents the fastest speed setting. Throttle Control Lever This lever allows you to [...]

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    21 Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 www .pridemobility .com V . YOUR HURRICANE PMV TILLER Y our Hurricane PMV is equipped with an er gonomically enhanced pivoting tiller . This infinitely adjustable tiller is where the following components are located: the key , key switch, 4-8 mph switch, and the tiller adjustment lever . See figure 6A. Tiller Adjustment [...]

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    22 www .pridemobility .com Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 REAR SECTION The onboard battery charger (not shown), the charger power cord receptacle, the batteries (not shown), the electronics module, the main circuit breaker (reset button), the ammeter , the manual freewheel lever , the anti-tip wheels, and the motor/transaxle assembly (not shown) are loca[...]

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    23 Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 www .pridemobility .com Manual Freewheel Lever Whenever you need or want to push your Hurricane PMV for short distances, you can put it in freewheel mode. n The manual freewheel lever is located on the end of the motor/transaxle assembly at the right rear of the Hurricane PMV . See figure 7. n Pull up on the manual freew[...]

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    24 www .pridemobility .com Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 V . YOUR HURRICANE PMV Hercules Docking Device Y our Hurricane PMV is equipped with a Hercules 3000 docking device. See figure 10. In order to utilize the docking device, it is necessary to purchase an insert (T -bar or Bullnose and C-arm) that, when used with the Hercules 3000, will lift a Hurric[...]

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    25 Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 www .pridemobility .com VI . BA TTERIES AND CHARGING Y our Hurricane PMV 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. n Char ge your Hurricane s batteries prior to using it for[...]

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    26 www .pridemobility .com Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 FREQUENTL Y ASKED QUESTIONS (F AQS) How does the charger work? When your Hurricane s battery voltage is low , the charger works harder and sends more electrical current to the batteries to bring up their char ge. As the voltage of the batteries approaches a full char ge, the char ger sends less[...]

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    27 Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 www .pridemobility .com n Always fully char ge your Hurricane s batteries prior to your daily use. n Maintain 30-35 psi (pounds per square inch) in all of your Hurricane s tires. n Plan your route ahead to avoid as many hills, cracked, broken, or soft surfaces as possible. n Limit your baggage weight to essential i[...]

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    28 www .pridemobility .com Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 It may take a few days for the temperature of your Hurricane s batteries to stabilize and adjust to their new room or ambient temperature. More importantly , it takes a few char ging cycles (a partial drain followed by a full rechar ge) to establish the critical chemical balance that is essenti[...]

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    29 Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 www .pridemobility .com VII. OPERA TION BEFORE GETTING ONTO YOUR HURRICANE PMV n Have you fully charged the batteries? See VI. Batteries and Charging. n Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever pulled up unless you are manually pushing your Hurricane PMV . G[...]

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    30 www .pridemobility .com Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 OPERA TING YOUR PMV Keep both hands on the tiller and your feet on the floorboard at all times while operating your PMV . This driving position gives you the most control over your vehicle. n Set the speed adjustment dial to your desired speed. n Press your thumb against the appropriate throttle c[...]

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    31 Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 www .pridemobility .com VI II. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Figure 15. Seat Adjustments TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Y our Hurricane is equipped with an er gonomically enhanced pivoting tiller that keeps the console controls at your fingertips regardless of the tiller angle. 1. Pull up on the tiller adjustment lever . See figure 13. 2[...]

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    32 www .pridemobility .com Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 VI II. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT The Hurricane armrest width can be adjusted inward or outward. 1. Loosen the armrest adjustment knobs at the back of the seat frame. See figure 16. 2. Slide the armrest uprights in or out to the desired width. 3. T ighten the armrest adjustment k[...]

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    33 Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 www .pridemobility .com VI II. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Figure 16A. Seatback Hinge Figure 17. Power Seat Actuator (Optional) POWER SEA T ACTUA- TOR WARNING! The power seat is intended for operation only while your PMV is stationar y and on a lev el surface. Its pur pose is to aid you in reaching objects. Strict adherence to t[...]

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    34 www .pridemobility .com Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 DISASSEMBL Y No tools are required to disassemble or assemble your Hurricane PMV . Always disassemble or assemble your Hurricane PMV on a level, dry surface with suf ficient room for you to work and move around your PMV . Keep in mind that the disassembled sections of the Hurricane PMV take up mor[...]

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    35 Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 www .pridemobility .com I X . DISASSEMBL Y AND ASSEMBL Y Figure 24. Ball Detent Pins With Rings Figure 22. Battery Removal Figure 21. Disconnecting The Front-T o-Rear Harness Figure 20. Disconnecting The Battery Harnesses UNLOCKED POSITION Figure 23. Locking Cam Levers Figure 25. Ball Detent Pin BALL DETENT PIN[...]

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    36 www .pridemobility .com Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 ASSEMBL Y NOTE: Raise the tiller befor e starting to assemble the Hurricane PMV . 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 en[...]

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    37 Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 www .pridemobility .com X. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For information concerning these optional accessories, see your authorized Pride Provider . • Rear Basket • Cup Holder • Safety Flag[...]

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    38 www .pridemobility .com Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 Any electromechanical device occasionally requires some troubleshooting. However , most of the prob lems tha t 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[...]

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    39 Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 www .pridemobility .com What if the main cir cuit br eaker r epeatedly trips? See V . Y our Hurricane PMV . n Charge the Hurricane s batteries more frequently . See VI. Batteries and Char ging. n If the problem continues, have both of your Hurricane s batteries load tested by your authorized Pride Provi[...]

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    40 www .pridemobility .com Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 Y our Hurricane PMV requires a minim al 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[...]

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    41 Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 www .pridemobility .com CONTROL CONSOLE ASSEMBL Y , CHARGER, AND REAR ELECTRONICS n Keep these areas free of moisture. n If any of these items do become exposed to moisture, let them dry thoroughly before operating your Hurricane PMV again. REAR LIGHTS The light bulbs for the rear running lights and turn signals are easi[...]

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    42 www .pridemobility .com Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 XIII. WARRANTY THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Three years on all structural frame components; including platform, fork, seat post, and frame. Three-year prorata drive train warranty; including transaxle, motor , and brake. n First year: 100% replacement of parts cost n Second year: 67% replacement of[...]

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