Pride Mobility Maxima Scooter SC940 User manual

The Ultimate In Style & Performance
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Exeter, PA
St. Catharines, ON 1-800-800-8586
www.pridemobi ity.com
Owner’s Manual
ATTENTION:
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SAFETY GUIDELINES
Copyright © 2003
Pride Mobility Products Corp.
Please read and follow all instructions in this owners anual before atte pting to operate your scooter for the first
ti e. If there is anything in this anual you do not understand, or if you require additional assistance for setup,
contact your authorized Pride Provider.
Using your Pride product safely depends upon your diligence in following the warnings, cautions, and instructions
in this owners anual. Using your Pride product safely also depends upon your own good judge ent and/or
co on sense, as well as that of your provider, caregiver, and/or healthcare professional. Pride is not responsible
for injuries and/or da age resulting fro any persons failure to follow the warnings, cautions, and instructions in
this owners anual. Pride is not responsible for injuries and/or da age resulting fro any persons failure to
exercise good judge ent and/or co on sense.
The sy bols below are used throughout this owners anual to identify warnings and cautions. It is very i portant
for you to read and understand the co pletely.
WARNING! Failure to heed the warnings in this owners manual may result in personal injury.
CAU ION! Failure to heed the cautions in this owners manual may result in damage to your
scooter.
INFMANU2058/REV C/JANUARY 2003

Maxima 3
I. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 4
II. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 6
III. EMI/RFI ........................................................................................................................................ 15
IV. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 17
V. YOUR MAXIMA ......................................................................................................................... 19
VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ........................................................................................... 23
VII. OPERATION ............................................................................................................................... 27
VIII.COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................ 28
IX. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................... 31
X. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................. 34
XI. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................. 35
XII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................... 37
XIII. WARRANTY .............................................................................................................................. 39
CONTENTS

4 Maxima
I. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Corporation Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pride
Scooter. Your scooter design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive
styling. We are certain that the design features and trouble-free operation will add convenience to your daily
living and ensure complete satisfaction.
At Pride, your safety is important to us. Please read and follow all of the instructions in this manual before
you attempt to operate your scooter for the first time. These instructions were produced for your benefit.
Your understanding of these instructions is essential for the safe operation of your new Pride Scooter.
Pride is not liable for damage to property or personal injury arising out of the unsafe use of a Pride Scooter.
Pride is also not liable for any property damage or personal injury arising out of the failure of any person
and/or user to follow the instructions and recommendations set forth in this manual or any other instruc-
tions or recommendations contained in other scooter related literature issued by Pride or contained on the
Pride Scooter itself.
This owners manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information available 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 pur-
chased.
If you experience any problems with your scooter that your are not able to solve, or if you do not feel capable of
safely following any of the instructions and/or recommendations contained in this manual, please contact
your authorized Pride provider for assistance.
Once you understand how to operate and take care of your scooter, we are certain that it will give you years of
trouble-free service and enjoyment.
Information Exchange
We want to hear your questions, comments, and suggestions regarding this manual. We would also like to hear
about the safety and reliability of your new Pride Scooter, and the service you received from your authorized
Pride provider.
Please notify us of any change of address so we can keep you apprised of important information regarding
safety, new products, and new options that can increase your ability to use and enjoy your Pride Scooter. Please
feel free to write us at the address below:
Pride Mobility Products Corporation
Attn: Customer Care Department
182 Susquehanna Avenue
Exeter, PA 18643-2694
[e-mail]
1-800-424-8205

Maxima 5
I. INTRODUCTION
Pride Owners Club
As a Pride product owner, you are invited to register your products warranty and enroll in the Pride Owners
Club. You may do so by filling out and returning your enclosed registration card or by visiting Prides web site
at www.pridemobility.com. As a registered member, each time you visit our site you will have access to the
most interactive and honest educational venue available today for people with mobility needs, their families,
and friends.
From our home page, click on the button that reads Owners Club to enter a page dedicated to current and
potential Pride product owners. You will gain access to interviews, stories, recreation ideas, daily living tips,
product and funding information, and interactive message boards. Message boards invite you to speak with
other Pride customers as well as Pride representatives who are available to assist you with any questions or
concerns you may have.
My Authorized Pride Provider Is:
Name:_______________________________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:________________________________________________________________________
Quick Reference Information:
Scooter Model:________________________________________________________________________
Serial Number:__________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date:________________________________________________________________________
NOTE:If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or this owners manual, contact us and
we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.

6 Maxima
II. SAFETY
GENERAL
Your Maxima 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 of making such a decision and his/her healthcare professional 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 scooter to the user and has assisted the prescribing healthcare professional and/or the authorized Pride
Provider in the instruction process for the use of the product.
There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the scooter user will need to prac-
tice operating the scooter in the presence of a trained attendant. A trained attendant can be defined as a
family member or care professional specially trained in assisting a scooter user in various daily living
activities.
As you begin using your scooter during daily activities, you will probably encounter situations in which
you will need some practice. Simply take your time and you will soon be in full and confident control as
you maneuver through doorways, on and off elevators, up and down ramps, and over moderate terrain.
Below are some precautions, tips, and other safety considerations that will help the user become accus-
tomed to operating the Maxima safely.
MODIFICATIONS
Pride has designed and engineered your Maxima to provide maximum mobility and utility. A wide range of
accessories is available from your authorized Pride Provider to further customize your scooter to better suit
your needs and/or preferences. However, under no circumstances should you modify, add, remove, or
disable any feature, part, or function of your Maxima.
WARNING! Do not modify your scooter in any way not authorized by Pride. Unauthorized
modifications may result in ersonal injury and/or damage to your scooter.
WARNING! Do not o erate your new scooter for the first time without com letely reading
and understanding this owners manual.
REMOVABLE PARTS
WARNING! Do not attem t to lift or move your scooter by any of its removable arts.
Personal injury and damage to the scooter may result.

Maxima 7
II. SAFETY
PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK
Get to know the feel of your Maxima and its capabilities. Pride recommends that you perform a safety
check before each use to make sure your scooter operates smoothly and safely. For details on how to
perform these necessary inspections, see XII. Care and Maintenance.
Perform the following inspections prior to using your Maxima:
nCheck for proper tire inflation. Maintain 30-35 psi in each tire if equipped with pneumatic tires).
nCheck all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and not corroded.
nCheck all controller connections to the utility tray. Make sure they are secured properly.
nCheck the brakes.
nCheck battery charge.
If you discover a problem, contact your authorized Pride Provider for assistance.
INCLINE INFORMATION
More and more buildings have ramps with specified degrees of inclination, designed for easy and safe
access. Some ramps may have turning switchbacks 180-degree turns) that require you to have good
cornering skills on your scooter.
nProceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other incline.
nTake wide swings with your scooters front wheel s) around any tight corners. If you do that, the scooters
rear wheels will follow a wide arc, not cut the corner short, and not bump into or get hung up on any
railing corners.
nWhen driving down a ramp, keep the scooters speed adjustment set to the slowest speed setting to
ensure a safely controlled descent. See V. Your Maxima.
nAvoid sudden stops and starts.
WARNING! Exceeding the weight limit voids your warranty and may result in ersonal
injury and damage to your scooter. Pride will not be held res onsible for injuries and/or
ro erty damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations.
WARNING! Do not carry assengers on your Maxima. Carrying assengers may result in
ersonal injury and/or ro erty damage.
WEIGHT LIMITATIONS
Your Maxima is rated for a 450-lb. maximum weight limit.
TIRE INFLATION
If your scooter is equipped with pneumatic tires, you should check or have the air pressure checked at least
once a week. Proper inflation pressures will prolong the life of your tires and help ensure the smooth
operation of your scooter.
WARNING! It is critically im ortant that 30-35 si tire ressure be maintained in neumatic
tires at all times. Failure to maintain 30-35 si tire ressure in neumatic tires at all times
may result in catastro hic tire and/or wheel failure, causing serious ersonal injury and/
or damage to your scooter.
WARNING! Inflate your scooter drive tires from a regulated air source with an available
ressure gauge. Maximum air ressure for scooter drive tires is 30-35 si. Inflating your
tires from an unregulated air source could overinflate them, resulting in a burst tire and/
or ersonal injury.

8 Maxima
II. SAFETY
When climbing an incline, try to keep your scooter 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 dial to the
slowest setting and driving in the forward direction only. If your scooter starts to move down the incline
faster than you anticipated or desired, allow it to come to a complete stop by releasing the throttle control
lever. Then push the throttle control lever forward slightly to ensure a safely controlled descent.
Other inclines may be natural or, if man-made, not designed specifically for scooters. Figure 1 illustrates
your scooters stability and its ability to climb grades under various weight loads and under controlled
testing conditions.
These tests were conducted with the scooters seat in the highest position and adjusted backward on the
seat base to its farthest rearward position. Use this information as a guideline. Your scooters ability to
travel up inclines is affected by your weight, your scooters speed, your angle of approach to the incline,
and your scooter setup.
WARNING! Any attem t to climb or descend a slo e stee er than what is shown in figure1
may ut your scooter in an unstable osition and cause it to ti , resulting in ersonal
injury.
WARNING! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle u the face of the
incline. Drive your scooter straight u the incline. This greatly reduces the ossibility of
a ti or a fall. Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline.
WARNING! Do not attem t to have your scooter roceed backwards down any incline,
ste curb or other obstacle. This may cause the scooter to ti and cause ersonal injury
WARNING! You should not travel u or down a otentially 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 lace the scooter in freewheel
mode while seated on it or standing next to it.
WARNING! Never carry an oxygen tank weighing more than 13 lbs. Never fill the rear
basket with contents exceeding 15 lbs.
Figure 1. Maximum Recommended Incline Angles
150 lbs.
7°
200-250 lbs.
6° 300-350 lbs.
5°
400-450 lbs.
4.5°

Maxima 9
II. SAFETY
CORNERING INFORMATION
Excessively high cornering speeds can create the possibility of tipping. Factors which affect the possibility
of tipping include, but are not limited to, cornering speed, steering angle how sharply you are turning),
uneven road surfaces, inclined road surfaces, riding from an area of low traction to an area of high traction
such as passing from 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 steering angle i.e., lessen the sharpness of the turn) to prevent your scooter
from tipping.
WARNING! When cornering shar ly, reduce your s eed. When using your scooter at higher
s eeds, do not corner shar ly. This greatly reduces the ossibility of a ti or fall. To avoid
ersonal injury or ro erty damage, always exercise common sense when cornering.
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 scooter toward the front of the scooter for improved stability.
WARNING! Do not exceed the incline guidelines or any other s ecifications resented in
this manual.
BRAKING INFORMATION
Your scooter is equipped with two powerful brake systems:
1. Regenerative: Uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the throttle control lever returns to the
center/stop position.
2. Disc Park Brake: Activates mechanically after regenerative braking slows the vehicle to near stop, or
when power is removed from the system for any reason.

10 Maxima
II. SAFETY
OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES
Your scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditionsdry, level surfaces
composed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, Pride recognizes that there will be times when you
will encounter other surface types. For this reason, your scooter is designed to perform admirably on packed
soil, grass, and gravel. Feel free to use your scooter safely on lawns and in park areas.
nReduce your scooters speed when driving on uneven terrain and/or soft surfaces.
nAvoid tall grass that can become tangled in the running gear.
nAvoid loosely packed gravel and sand.
nIf you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surface.
WARNING! You should not o erate your scooter on ublic streets and roadways. Be
aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your scooter.
Obey all local edestrian traffic rules. Wait until your ath is clear of traffic, and then
roceed with extreme caution.
STREETS AND ROADWAYS
NOTE: afety accessories like fluorescent flags are available to order from your authorized Pride Provider.
Figure 3. Correct Curb Approach Figure 3A. Incorrect Curb Approach
STATIONARY OBSTACLES (STEPS, CURBS, ETC.)
WARNING! Do not drive near raised surfaces, un rotected ledges, and/or dro -offs (curbs,
orches, stairs, etc.).
WARNING! Do not attem t to have your scooter climb or descend an obstacle that is
inordinately high. Serious ersonal injury and/or damage may result.
WARNING! Do not attem t to have your scooter roceed backward down any ste , curb,
or other obstacle. This may cause the scooter to ti and cause ersonal injury.
WARNING! Be sure your scooter is traveling er endicular to any curb you may be required
to ascend or descend. See figures 3 and 3A.
WARNING! Do not attem t to negotiate a curb that has a height greater than 2 in.