Pride Mobility Colt Twin User manual

COLT TWIN

SAFETY GUIDELINES
Copyright©2008
PrideMobilityProductsLtd.
INFMANU3753/RevA/July2008
088 609 661
NOTE: This owner’s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information avail-
able at the time of publication. We reserve the right to make changes as they become necessary. Any
changes to our products may cause slight variations between the illustrations and explanations in this
manual and the product you have purchased. The latest/current version of this manual is available on
our website.
Pleasefilloutthefollowinginformationforquickreference:
Pride Dealer:________________________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________________________
PhoneNumber:__________________________
PurchaseDate:___________________________ SerialNumber:_______________________________
WARNING! An authorised Pride Dealer or qualified technician must perform the initial
setup of this scooter and must perform all of the procedures in this manual.
Thesymbolsbelowareusedthroughoutthisowner'smanualandonthescootertoidentifywarningsandimportant
information.Itis veryimportantforyou toreadthemandunderstandthemcompletely.
WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation. Failure to follow
designated procedures can cause either personal injury, component damage or malfunction.
On the product, this icon is represented as a black symbol on a yellow triangle with a
black border.
MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specified. Failure to perform
mandatory actions can cause personal injury and/or equipment damage. On the product,
this icon is represented as a white symbol on a blue dot.
PROHIBITED! These actions are prohibited. These actions should not be performed at any
time or in any circumstances. Performing a prohibited action can cause personal injury
and/or equipment damage. On the product, this icon is represented as a black symbol with
a red circle and a red slash.

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CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 4
II. SAFETY......................................................................................................................................... 5
III. YOUR SCOOTER...................................................................................................................... 19
IV. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ............................................................................................ 24
V. OPERATION............................................................................................................................... 31
VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................ 33
VII. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY..................................................................................... 36
VIII.BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................. 38
IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................ 40
X. WARRANTY................................................................................................................................43
APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................... 44

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I. INTRODUCTION
SAFETY
Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Ltd. (Pride).The product you have purchased combines state-of the-art
componentswithsafety,comfortand stylinginmind.Weareconfident thedesignfeatureswillprovide youwith
theconveniencesyouexpectduringyourdailyactivities.Understandinghowtosafely operate and care for this
productshouldbringyouyears of trouble freeoperationandservice.
Readandfollowallinstructions,warningsand notesinthismanualand allotheraccompanyingliterature before
attemptingtooperate this product for thefirst time.Inaddition,yoursafetydepends upon you, as well asyour
dealer,carer orhealthcareprofessionalin usinggoodjudgement.
Ifthereisanyinformation in this manual whichyoudonotunderstandorifyou require additional assistance for
setuporoperation, please contact your authorised PrideDealer.Failuretofollowtheinstructions,warnings
andnotesinthismanualandthoselocatedonyourPrideproductcanresultinpersonalinjuryorproduct
damageandwillvoidPride’sproductwarranty.
PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT
Byaccepting deliveryofthisproduct,youpromisethatyouwillnotchange,alteror modifythisproductorremove
orrenderinoperable orunsafeanyguards,shields orothersafetyfeaturesof thisproduct;fail,refuse orneglectto
installanyretrofitkitsfromtime to time providedbyPridetoenhanceorpreservethesafe use of this product.
SHIPPING AND DELIVERY
Beforeusingyourscooter,make sure your delivery iscompleteassomecomponentsmaybeindividuallypack-
aged.Ifyoudo notreceiveacompletedelivery,please contactyourauthorisedPrideDealer immediately.Where
damagehasoccurredduring transport, either to the packaging or content,please contactthe deliverycompany
responsible.
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
Wewanttohear your questions, commentsandsuggestionsaboutthismanual.Wewouldalsoliketohearabout
thesafetyandreliabilityofyournewscooterandabouttheserviceyoureceivedfromyourauthorisedPrideDealer.
Pleasenotifyusofany changeofaddress,sowecankeepyouapprisedofimportantinformationaboutsafety,new
productsandnewoptionsthatcanincreaseyourabilitytouse and enjoy your scooter.Pleasefeelfreetocontact
usattheaddress below:
PrideMobilityProductsLtd.
32 Wedgwood Road
Bicester,Oxon OX26 4UL
NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or your copy of this manual, contact
us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.

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PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS
Thesymbolsbelowareusedonthescootertoidentifywarnings,mandatory actions and prohibited actions. It is
veryimportantforyou toreadandunderstandthemcompletely.
Pinch/Crush points created during assembly.
Corrosive chemicals contained in battery.
EMI-RFI- This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m.
Do not lift the mobility vehicle while seated in it.
Do not lift the mobility vehicle while seated in it.
Explosive conditions exist!
Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual.

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Maximum seating weight.
Place unit on level ground and stand to one side when changing from drive mode
to freewheel mode or freewheel mode to drive mode.
Locked and in drive mode.
Unlocked and in freewheel mode.
Do not remove anti-tip wheels.
Wear safety goggles.
Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive
conditions.
Do not raise or lower the power seat while the scooter is in motion.
Do not place the scooter in freewheel mode on a decline or incline.

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Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop or other radio transmitter while
operating.
Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt or standing water whenever possible. Maintain
and store in a clean and dry condition.
Removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard. If necessary, properly
install an approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged plug
access.
Do not connect an extension lead to the AC/DC converter or the battery charger.
Keep tools and other metal objects away from battery terminals. Contact with
tools can cause electrical shock.
Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the scooter while the batteries are
charging.
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.

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Battery charger for indoor use only.
Disposal and recycling - Contact your authorised Pride Dealer for information on
proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging.
Contains Lead.
Keep your hands away from the tyres when driving. Be aware that loose fitting
clothing can become caught in drive tyres.

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GENERAL
MANDATORY! Do not operate your new scooter for the first time without completely reading
and understanding this owner’s manual.
Your scooter 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 scooter user. Please be aware that the final
selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of scooter to be used is the responsibility of the scooter
user,who is capable ofmaking suchadecisionand his/her healthcare professional (i.e., medicaldoctor,physi-
caltherapist, etc.).
The contents of this manual are based on the expectation that a mobility device expert has properly fitted the
scootertotheuserandhasassisted the prescribing healthcare professional and/or theauthorisedPrideDealerin
theinstructionprocessfortheuseoftheproduct.
There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the scooter user will need to practice
operatingthescooterinthepresence ofatrainedattendant.Atrainedattendantcan bedefinedasa familymember
orcareprofessionalspeciallytrained inassistinga scooteruserinvariousdailylivingactivities.
Asyoubeginusing yourscooterduringdailyactivities, you willprobablyencountersituationsin which youwill
needsomepractice.Simplytakeyourtimeandyouwillsoonbeinfulland confident control as you maneouver
throughdoorways,onandofflifts,upand down ramps and over moderate terrain.
Belowaresomeprecautions, tips andothersafetyconsiderationsthatwill help youbecomeaccustomedtooper-
atingthescooter safely.
MODIFICATIONS
Pridehas designed and engineered yourscootertoprovidemaximum mobility and utility.However,underno
circumstancesshouldyoumodify,add, remove ordisableanyfeature,partor function of yourscooter.
WARNING! Do not modify your scooter in any way not authorised by Pride. Do not use
accessories if they have not been tested or approved for Pride products.
REMOVABLE PARTS
WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move your scooter by any of its removable parts,
including the armrests, seat or shroud.
PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK
Gettoknowthefeelofyourscooteranditscapabilities.Priderecommendsthatyouperformasafetycheckbefore
eachusetomakesureyourscooteroperatessmoothlyand safely.

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Performthefollowinginspectionspriorto using yourscooter:
!Checkforproper tyre inflation. Maintain but do not exceedthepsi/bar/kPaairpressureratingindicatedon
eachtyreif equippedwithpneumatictyres.
!Checkallelectricalconnections.Makesuretheyaretightand not corroded.
!Checkallharnessconnections.Makesuretheyaresecuredproperly.
!Check the brakes.
!Checkbatterycharge.
Ifyoudiscoveraproblem,contactyour authorised Pride Dealer for assistance.
TYRE INFLATION
If your scooter is equipped with pneumatic tyres, you should check or have the air pressure checked at least
onceaweek.Properinflationpressureswillprolongthelifeofyourtyresandhelpensurethesmoothoperation
of your scooter.
WARNING! It is critically important that the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on
the tyre be maintained in pneumatic tyres at all times. Do not underinflate or overinflate
your tyres. Low pressure may result in loss of control and overinflated tyres may burst.
Failure to maintain the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicted on the pneumatic tyres at
all times may result in tyre and/or wheel failure.
WARNING! Inflate your scooter tyres from a regulated air source with an available pressure
gauge. Inflating your tyres from an unregulated air source could overinflate them, resulting
in a burst tyre.
WEIGHT LIMITATIONS
Yourscooterisrated foramaximumweight capacity. Refertothespecifications tableforinformation.
MANDATORY! Stay within the specified weight capacity for your scooter. Exceeding the
weight capacity voids your warranty. Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/or
property damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations.
WARNING! Do not carry passengers on your scooter. Carrying passengers on your scooter
may affect the centre of gravity, resulting in a tip or a fall.
NOTE: If the tyres on your scooter list the psi rating only, use the following conversion formulas to
find the bar or kPa rating: bar = psi x 0.06895; kPa = psi x 6.89476.
INCLINE INFORMATION
Moreand more buildings have rampswithspecifieddegreesof inclination, designed for easyandsafeaccess.
Somerampsmayhaveturning switchbacks (180-degree turns)thatrequireyoutohavegoodcornering skills on
yourscooter.
!Proceedwithextremecautionasyouapproachthedowngradeofaramporotherincline.
!Takewide swings with your scooteraroundanytightcorners. If you do that, thescooter’s rearwheelswill
followawidearc,notcutthecornershort and not bump into or get hunguponanyrailingcorners.
!Whendrivingdownaramp,keepthescooter’sspeed adjustment set to the slowest speed setting to ensure a
safelycontrolleddescent.
!Avoidsuddenstopsandstarts.