Pride Mobility LEGEND CLASSIC XL-8 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Unit 106, Heyford Park Camp Road
Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire OX25 5HA
www.pridemobility.com
The Ultimate In Style & Performance
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SAFETY GUIDELINES
Copyright©2005
PrideMobilityProductsLtd.
INFMANU2367/RevD/November2005
Thesymbolsbelowareusedthroughoutthisowner'smanualandonthescootertoidentifywarningsandimportant
information.It isveryimportantfor youtoread themandunderstandthem completely.
WARNING! Failure to follow designated procedures can cause either personal injury,
component damage, or malfunction (black symbol on yellow triangle with black border).
MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specified. Failure to perform
mandatory actions can cause injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment (white
symbol on blue dot with white border).
PROHIBITED! These actions should be prohibited. These actions should not be performed
at any time or in any circumstances. Performing a prohibited action can cause injury to
personnel and/or damage to equipment (black symbol with red circle and red slash).
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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.
PrideDealer:___________________________________ Purchase Date:_______________________
Address:___________________________________________________________________________
PhoneNumber:_______________________________________________________________________
SerialNumber:_______________________________________________________________________
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CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 4
II. SAFETY......................................................................................................................................... 5
III. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 16
IV. YOUR SCOOTER...................................................................................................................... 18
V. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ............................................................................................ 22
VI. OPERATION............................................................................................................................... 26
VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................ 28
VIII.DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................... 31
IX. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................. 33
X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................ 35
XI. WARRANTY................................................................................................................................37

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I. INTRODUCTION
SAFETY
WELCOMEto Pride MobilityProductsCorporation(Pride). Theproductyouhave purchasedcombinesstateof
theartcomponentswithsafety,comfort,andstylinginmind.Weareconfidentthedesignfeatureswillprovideyou
withtheconveniences you expectduringyourdailyactivities. Understanding how to safelyoperateandcarefor
thisproductshould bring youyearsoftroublefree operations and service.
Readandfollowallinstructions,warnings,andnotesinthismanualandall otheraccompanyingliterature before
attemptingtooperate this product for thefirsttime. In addition, your safetydepends upon you, as well asyour
dealer,caretaker, or healthcareprofessionalinusing goodjudgement.
Ifthereis anyinformationinthismanual which youdonotunderstand, or ifyourequireadditional assistance for
setuporoperation,pleasecontactyourauthorisedPrideDealer. Failureto follow the instructions, warnings,
andnotesinthismanualandthoselocatedonyourPrideproductcanresultinpersonalinjuryorproduct
damageandvoidPride’sproductwarranty.
PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT
Byacceptingdeliveryofthisproduct,youpromisethatyouwillnotchange,alter,ormodifythisproductorremove
orrenderinoperableorunsafeanyguards,shields,or othersafetyfeaturesofthis product;fail,refuse,orneglect to
installanyretrofitkits from time totimeprovidedbyPridetoenhance or preserve thesafeuseofthisproduct.
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
We want tohearyourquestions, comments, andsuggestionsaboutthismanual.We would alsoliketohear about
thesafetyandreliabilityofyournewPrideproduct,andabouttheservice youreceivedfromyourauthorizedPride
Provider.Pleasenotify us ofanychangeofaddress, so wecankeepyou apprised ofimportantinformationabout
safety,new products, and new options that can increase yourabilitytouseandenjoyyourPrideproduct.Please
feelfreetocontact us at the address below:
PrideMobilityProducts Ltd.
Unit106, Heyford Park Camp Road
UpperHeyford,OxfordshireOX255HA
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
Thesymbolsbelow are used on thescootertoidentifywarnings,mandatory actions, and prohibitedactions.Itis
veryimportantfor youtoreadandunderstand themcompletely.
Pinch/Crush points created during assembly.
Corrosive chemicals contained in battery.Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce
the risk of leakage or explosive conditions.
Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual.
Maximum seating weight.
Place unit on level ground and stand behind or 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.
Front-to-rear plug orientation.

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Do not raise or lower the power seat while the scooter is in motion.
Do not remove anti-tip wheels.
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. Failure to heed could result in personal injury and/or property damage.
Prevent personal injury and equipment damage. Do not connect an extension lead
to the AC/DC converter or the battery charger.
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SAFETY
MANDATORY! Do not operate your new scooter for the first time without completely reading
and understanding this owner’s manual.
Yourscooterisastate-of-the-artlife-enhancementdevicedesignedtoincreasemobility.Prideprovidesanextensive
varietyofproducts to best fittheindividualneedsofthe scooter user. Please beawarethatthefinalselection and
purchasingdecisionregardingthetypeofscootertobeusedistheresponsibilityofthescooteruserwhoiscapable
ofmaking such adecisionandhis/her healthcareprofessional(i.e.,medical doctor,physical therapist,etc.).
The contents of this manual are based on the expectation that a mobility device expert has properly fitted the
scootertotheuser and has assisted the prescribing healthcareprofessionaland/ortheauthorisedPrideDealerin
theinstructionprocessforthe use of the product.
There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the scooter user will need to practice
operatingthe scooterinthe presenceofa trainedattendant.Atrained attendantcanbe definedasa familymember
orcareprofessionalspecially trainedinassistingascooteruserinvariousdailylivingactivities.
Asyoubegin usingyourscooterduring daily activities,youwillprobably encounter situationsinwhichyou will
needsomepractice. Simply take your timeand you will soon be infull and confident control as youmaneuver
throughdoorways,onandoff lifts, up and down ramps, and over moderateterrain.
Belowaresomeprecautions,tips,andothersafetyconsiderationsthatwillhelpthe user become accustomed to
operatingthescooter safely.
Modifications
Pridehasdesignedandengineeredyourscootertoprovidemaximummobilityandutility.Awiderangeofaccessories
isavailablefromyourauthorisedPride Dealer to further customise your scooter to better suit yourneedsand/or
preferences.However,undernocircumstancesshouldyoumodify,add, remove, or disable any feature, part, or
functionof yourscooter.
WARNING! Do not modify your scooter in any way not authorised by Pride. Unauthorised
modifications may result in personal injury and/or damage to your scooter.
Removable Parts
WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move your scooter by any of its removable parts.
Personal injury and damage to the scooter may result.
Pre-Ride Safety Check
Gettoknowthefeelofyourscooteranditscapabilities.Priderecommendsthatyouperforma safetycheckbefore
eachusetomakesure your scooter operates smoothly and safely.For details onhowtoperformthesenecessary
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Performthefollowinginspections priortousingyourscooter:
!Checkfor propertyreinflationifequippedwithpneumatic tyres.
!Checkallelectricalconnections.Makesure they are tight and not corroded.
!Checkallharnessconnections.Makesuretheyaresecuredproperly.
!Check the brakes.
!Checkbatterycharge.
Weight Limitations
Yourscooterisratedfor amaximumweightcapacity. Refertothespecifications tableforinformation.
WARNING! Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty and may result in personal
injury and damage to your scooter. 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 may result in
personal injury and/or property damage.
Tyre Inflation
Ifyourscooter isequippedwithpneumatictyres, you shouldcheckorhavethe airpressurecheckedatleast once
aweek. Properinflationpressureswillprolongthelife ofyourtyres andhelpensurethesmoothoperationof your
scooter.
WARNING! It is critically important that 2-2.4 bar (30-35 psi) tyre pressure 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 2-2.4
bar (30-35 psi) tyre pressure in pneumatic tyres at all times may result in tyre and/or wheel
failure, causing serious personal injury and/or damage to your scooter.
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 and/or personal injury.
Incline Information
Moreand more buildings have rampswith specified degrees of inclination, designed for easy andsafe access.
Somerampsmay have turning switchbacks(180-degreeturns)thatrequireyou to have good corneringskillson
yourscooter.
!Proceedwithextremecautionasyouapproachthedowngrade of a ramp or other incline.
!Takewide swings withyour scooter around any tightcorners. If you do that,the scooter’s rearwheels will
followawidearc,notcut the corner short, and not bump into orgethunguponanyrailingcorners.
!Whendrivingdownaramp,keepthescooter’sspeedadjustmentsettotheslowestspeedsettingtoensurea
safelycontrolleddescent.
!Avoid sudden stops andstarts.
When climbing an incline, try to keep your scooter moving. If you must stop, start up again slowly, and then
acceleratecautiously.When driving down anincline, do so bysetting the speed adjustment dial to the slowest
settinganddrivingintheforwarddirectiononly.If your scooterstartstomovedowntheinclinefasterthan you
anticipatedordesired, allow it to come toacomplete stop by releasing the throttlecontrollever.Thenpushthe
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Figure 1. Maximum Recommended Incline Angles
WARNING! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of the
incline. Drive your scooter straight up the incline. This greatly reduces the possibility of a
tip or a fall. Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline.
WARNING! Do not drive your scooter across the side of an incline or diagonally up or down
an incline; do not stop, if possible, while driving up or down an incline.
WARNING! You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline (i.e., areas
covered with snow, ice, cut grass, or wet leaves).
WARNING! When on any sort of an incline or decline, never place the scooter in freewheel
mode while seated on it or standing next to it.
WARNING! Even though your scooter is capable of climbing slopes greater than those
illustrated in figure 1, do not, under any circumstances, exceed the incline guidelines or
any other specifications presented in this manual. Doing so could cause instability in your
scooter, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to your scooter.
Handicap public access ramps are not subject to government regulation in all countries, and therefore do not
necessarilyshare thesamestandardpercentofslope.Otherinclines maybenatural or,ifman-made, notdesigned
specificallyforscooters.Figure 1 illustrates your scooter’s stability and itsabilitytoclimbgradesundervarious
weightloadsandundercontrolledtestingconditions.
Thesetestswereconducted with the scooter’s seat in the highestpositionandadjustedrearwardonthe seat base
toitsfarthest rearward position.Usethisinformationas a guideline.Yourscooter’sabilitytotravelup inclines is
affectedby your weight, your scooter’s speed, your angle of approach to the incline, and your scooter setup.
WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than what is shown in figure
1 may put your scooter in an unstable position and cause it to tip, resulting in personal
injury.
WARNING! Never carry an oxygen tank weighing more than 7 kg (15 lbs.). Never fill the
rear basket with contents exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs.).
113 kg/ 
18 stone/ 
250 lbs. 
10.5% (6˚)
136-181 kg/ 
21-28 stone/
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300-400 lbs.

8.7% (5˚)
90 kg/ 
14 stone/ 
200 lbs. 
12.3% (7˚)

68 kg/ 
11 stone/ 
150 lbs. 
14.1% (8˚)
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Figure 3. Increased Stability Driving PositionFigure 2. Normal Driving Position
Whenyouapproachanincline,itisbesttoleanforward.Seefigures2and3.Thisshiftsthecenterofgravityofyou
andyourscootertowardthe front of the scooter for improved stability.
NOTE: When negotiating ramps, if the throttle control lever is released while moving forward, the
scooter may “rollback” approximately 30.5 cm (1 foot) before the brake engages. If the throttle control
lever is released while moving in reverse, the scooter may “rollback” approximately 1 meter (3 feet)
before the brake engages.
Cornering Information
Excessivelyhigh cornering speeds can create the possibility of tipping. Factors which affect the possibility of
tippinginclude, butarenot limitedto,corneringspeed,steeringangle(howsharplyyouare turning),unevenroad
surfaces,inclinedroadsurfaces,ridingfromanareaoflowtractiontoanareaofhightraction(suchaspassingfrom
a grassy area to a paved area – especially at high speed while turning), and abrupt directional changes. High
cornering speeds are not recommended. If you feel that you may tip over in a corner, reduce your speed and
steeringangle(i.e., lessen thesharpnessoftheturn) to preventyourscooterfrom tipping.
WARNING! When cornering sharply, reduce your speed. When using your scooter at higher
speeds, do not corner sharply. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or fall. To avoid
personal injury or property damage, always exercise common sense when cornering.
Braking Information
Yourscooteris equipped with thesepowerfulbrakesystems:
!Regenerative:Uses electricitytorapidlyslow thevehiclewhenthe throttlecontrolleverreturns tothecenter/
stopposition.
!DiscParkBrake:Activatesmechanicallyafterregenerativebrakingslowsthevehicletonearstop,orwhen
powerisremovedfrom the system for any reason.
!Handbrake:Gives you additionalstoppingpowerwhen yousqueezeit.