Pride Mobility Maxima Scooter SC940 User manual

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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 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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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°

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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.

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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.

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II. SAFETY
FREEWHEEL MODE
Your scooter is equipped with a manual freewheel lever that, when pulled up, allows the scooter to be
pushed. For more information about how to place your scooter into and out of freewheel mode, see V. Your
Maxima.
WARNING! When your scooter is in manual freewheel mode, the braking system is
disengaged.
n Disengage the drive motors only on a level surface.
n Ensure the key is removed from the key switch.
n Stand behind the scooter to engage or disengage freewheel mode. Never sit on a
scooter to do this.
n After you have finished ushing your scooter, always return it to the drive mode to lock
the brakes.
Failure to heed the above could result in ersonal injury and/or damage to your scooter.
INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS
An added feature built into the Scooter Name is push-too-fast protection which safeguards the scooter
against gaining excessive speed while in freewheel mode.
Push-too-fast operates differently depending on which of two conditions exists:
nIf the key is switched off while in freewheel mode, the scooters controller activates regenerative
braking when the scooter is pushed faster than a maximum threshold which has been preprogrammed.
In this case, the controller is acting as a speed governor.
nIf the key is switched on while in freewheel mode, you will encounter considerable resistance at any
speed.
This prevents the scooter from gaining unwanted momentum should the manual freewheel lever inad
vertently be released while driving the scooter.
WARNING! Pride recommends that you do not o erate your scooter in icy or sli ery
conditions or on salted surfaces (i.e., walks or roads). Such use may result in an accident,
ersonal injury, or adversely affect the erformance and safety of your scooter.
WARNING! Do not o erate or store your scooter where it may be ex osed to inclement
weather conditions such as rain, snow, mist, and below freezing tem eratures (such as
storage on an outside car/van lift). Attem ting to o erate the scooter in such conditions
can damage the electronics and otentially result in loss of control.

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DOORS
nDetermine if the door opens toward or away from you.
nUse your hand to turn the knob or push the handle or push-bar.
nDrive your scooter gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your scooter gently and
slowly backwards to pull the door open.
ELEVATORS
Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the elevator door s).
nIf 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 scooter and the door will reopen.
nUse care that pocketbooks, packages, or scooter accessories do not become caught in elevator doors.
LIFT/ELEVATION PRODUCTS
If you will be traveling with your Maxima, you may find it necessary to use a lift/elevation product to aid in
transportation. Pride recommends that you closely review the instructions, specifications, and safety infor-
mation set forth by the manufacturer of the lift/elevation product before using that product.
WARNING! Do not use your scooter to negotiate ste s or escalators. You may cause
injury to yourself and to others and damage your Maxima.
STAIRS AND ESCALATORS
Maximas are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator.
WARNING! Scooter batteries are heavy. Lifting weight beyond your ca acity could result
in ersonal injury. If necessary, get someone hysically able to lift the batteries for you.
WARNING! Battery osts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
com ounds. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING! Always rotect the batteries from freezing and never charge a frozen battery.
Charging a frozen battery may result in ersonal injury and/or damage to the battery.
BATTERY DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery, immediately enclose it in a plastic bag and call your autho-
rized Pride Provider for instructions on disposal. Your authorized Pride Provider will also have the neces-
sary information on battery recycling, which is our recommended course of action.
BATTERIES
In addition to following the warnings below, be sure to comply with all other battery handling information.
For more information about your Maximas batteries, see VI.  Batteries and Charging.
PREVENTING UNINTENDED MOVEMENT
WARNING! If you antici ate being seated in a stationary osition for an extended eriod
of time, turn off the ower. This will revent unex ected motion from inadvertent throttle
control lever contact. Failure to do so may result in ersonal injury.
II. SAFETY

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MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT
Currently, there are no standards approved for tie-down systems in a moving vehicle of any type to trans-
port a person while seated in a Maxima.
Although your scooter may be equipped with a positioning belt, this belt is not designed to provide proper
restraint during motor vehicle transport. Anyone traveling in a motor vehicle should be properly secured in
the motor vehicle seat with safety belts fastened securely.
GETTING ONTO AND OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER
Getting onto and off of your scooter requires a good sense of balance. Please observe the following safety
tips when getting onto and off of your scooter:
nEnsure that your scooter is not in freewheel mode. See V. Your Maxima.
nMake certain that the seat is locked into place and the key is removed from the key switch.
nThe seat armrests can be flipped up to make getting onto and off of the scooter easier.
WARNING! Position yourself as far back as ossible in the scooter seat to revent the
scooter from ti ing and causing injury.
WARNING! Avoid using your armrests for weight bearing ur oses. Such use may cause
the scooter to ti and cause ersonal injury.
WARNING! Avoid utting all of your weight on the floorboard. Such use may cause the
scooter to ti and cause ersonal injury.
POSITIONING BELTS
Your authorized Pride Provider, therapist s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for deter-
mining your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your scooter safely.
WARNING! If you require a ositioning belt to safely o erate your Maxima, make sure it
is fastened securely. Serious ersonal injury may result if you fall from the Maxima.
II. SAFETY
WARNING! Do not sit on your scooter while it is in a moving vehicle. Personal injury and/
or ro erty damage may result.
WARNING! Always be sure your scooter and its batteries are ro erly secured when it is
being trans orted. Failure to do so may result in ersonal injury and/or damage to your
Maxima.

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II. SAFETY
REACHING AND BENDING
Avoid reaching or bending while driving your Maxima. When reaching, bending, or leaning while seated
on your Maxima, it is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the scooter from tipping.
Pride recommends that the scooter user determine his/her personal limitations and practice bending and
reaching in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional.
WARNING! Do not bend, lean, or reach for objects if you have to ick them u from the
floor by reaching down between your knees. Movements such as these may change your
center of gravity and the weight distribution of the scooter and cause your scooter to ti ,
ossibly resulting in ersonal injury. Kee your hands away from the tires when driving.
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS/PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS
The scooter user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her Maxima. This includes aware-
ness of safety issues when taking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the user has specific physical
limitations.
WARNING! Consult your hysician if you are taking rescribed or over-the-counter
medication or if you have certain hysical limitations. Some medications and limitations
may im air your ability to o erate your scooter in a safe manner.
ALCOHOL
The scooter user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her Maxima. This includes
awareness of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol.
WARNING! Do not o erate your scooter while you are under the influence of alcohol, as
this may im air your ability to drive safely.

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III. EMI/RFI
EMI/RFI WARNINGS
Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can
cause unintended motion of electric scooters. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy (E ). When
electromagnetic energy adversely affects the operation of an electrical device, that adverse effect is called
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) or Radio Frequency Interference (RFI).
EMI/RFI FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
The following FAQs summarize what you should know about E I/RFI. Use this information to minimize the
risk that E I/RFI will adversely affect your scooter.
Where do radio waves come from?
Radio waves are emitted from the antennas of cellular phones, mobile two-way radios (such as walkie-talkies
and CBs), radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HA ) transmitters, wireless computer links, microwave
sources, and paging transmitters. Radio waves are a form of E . Because E is more intense closer to
transmitting antennas (sources of emission), the E fields from two-way radios are of special concern to
electric scooter users.
If EMI/RFI affects my scooter, what kind of motion should I expect?
This is difficult to predict. The answer would depend on a number of factors:
nThe strength of the radio waves.
nThe construction of your particular scooter.
nThe location of your scooter (whether it is on level ground or on an incline).
nWhether or not your scooter is in motion.
The motion of any electric scooter affected by E I/RFI can be erratic. The scooter may come to a sudden stop
or move in an uncontrolled manner. Also, it is possible for E I/RFI to release the brakes of an electric scooter.
Some intense E I/RFI can even damage the control system components of an electric scooter.
Is there any way to know for certain whether or not radio waves are the cause of any unintended motion
of my scooter?
Unfortunately, E I/RFI may be difficult to recognize, since the signals from radio sources are invisible and
may be intermittent. However, the FDA recommends that you report all incidents of unintended motion or
unintended brake release of your electric scooter to the scooters manufacturer and, if possible, determine
whether or not there was a radio wave source nearby at the time of the incident.
One precaution you can take against inadvertent motion of your scooter is to make certain that you or someone
else is not the cause of the unintended motion.
nTurn off your scooter by removing the key from the key switch when you are getting on or off of your scooter.
nNever leave the key in the key switch of an unattended scooter.
By following these steps, you greatly reduce the risk of you or anyone else inadvertently bumping the throttle
control levers and causing the scooter to move unintentionally.

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re all scooters susceptible to EMI/RFI?
Each make and model of electric scooter differs in its ability to resist E I/RFI. That is, each scooter has a
particular level of resistance to E I/RFI. This resistance is measured in volts per meter (V/m). A higher
resistance level offers greater protection against E I/RFI. In other words, an electric scooter with a high
resistance level is less likely to be affected by a strong radio source than is an electric scooter with a low
resistance level.
What is the FD doing about the problem?
The FDA has written to electric scooter manufacturers and requested that those manufacturers test their new
models of scooters to be certain that they provide a reasonable degree of resistance against E I/RFI. The FDA
has stated that all newly manufactured models of electric scooters should have a resistance level of at least 20
V/m. This resistance level provides a reasonable degree of protection against the common sources of E I/RFI.
The FDA has also requested or recommended that:
nElectric scooter manufacturers clearly label new products with that products resistance level or state that
the resistance level is not known.
nThe labeling or informational material supplied with new electric scooters must explain what the resis-
tance level means and warn users about the possibility of E I/RFI and how to avoid it.
nElectric scooter manufacturers undertake an educational program to inform electrical scooter users and
their caregivers about the problems associated with E I/RFI and about the actions they can take to mini-
mize the risk of E I/RFI.
nWhile there is no exact way to tell if your scooter is totally safe, an immunity level of 20 V/m is generally
achievable and useful. This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m. Adding
accessories and components or modifying the unit may change the susceptibility to E I/RFI.
What can I do to find out if my scooter is likely to be affected by EMI/RFI?
If you have had your scooter for some time and have not experienced any unintended motion, it is not likely
that you will have a problem in the future. However, it is always possible that E I problems could arise if you
are close to a source of radio waves. Therefore, it is very important for you to be alert to this possibility.
What can I do to reduce the risk of my scooter being affected by EMI/RFI?
Here are some precautions you can take:
nDo not turn on or use hand-held personal communications devices, such as citizens band CB) radios
and cellular phones, while your scooter is turned on.
nBe aware of nearby radio wave transmitters, such as radio or TV stations and hand-held or mobile two-
way radios. Try not to operate your scooter too close to those transmitters. For example, if you are on an
electric scooter with a resistance level of at least 20 V/m, you should remain at least three feet from a
hand-held two-way radio and at least ten feet from a mobile two-way radio.
nBe aware that adding accessories and/or components, or modifying your scooter in any way, may change its
E I/RFI resistance level and may make it more susceptible to interference from radio wave sources.
What should I do if my scooter moves unexpectedly?
If unintended motion or unintended brake release occurs, turn off your scooter (by removing key) as soon as
it is safe to do so.
If my scooter moves unintentionally, where should I report the incident?
Call the Pride Customer Care Department at 1-800-424-8205 to report the incident.
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IV. SPECIFICATIONS
Figure 4A. Tire Dimensions
10"
3"
FRONT
10"
4"
REAR
4.5"
16"-18"
26"
22"
18"
24"-28"
3-Wheel 47"
4-Wheel 47.5"
3-WheelTurning Radius 52"
4-WheelTurning Radius 58"
18.5"
37.5"-40.5"
8"
Figure 4. Maxima Dimensions

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IV. SPECIFICATIONS
Model Numbers 3-wheel: SC900, 4-wheel: SC940
Available Colors Painted: Candy Apple Red, Forest Green, Viper Blue, Black Onyx
Overall Length 3-wheel: 47 in., 4-wheel: 47.5 in.
Overall Width 26 in.
Total Weight Without Batteries 3-wheel: 171 lbs., 4-wheel: 176 lbs.
Heaviest Piece When Disassembled Rear frame: 70 lbs.
Turning Radius 3-wheel: 52 in., 4-wheel: 65 in.
Speed (maximum) Variable up to 5.25 mph
Range Per Charge* (With 32 AH batteries) Up to 20 miles, (With 55 AHbatteries) Up to 30 miles
Ground Clearance 4.5 in.
Weight Capacity 450 lbs.
Standard Seating Type: DX contour medium back
Dimensions: 22 in. width x 18 in. depth (usable) x 18.5 in. height (usable)
Material: Gray, Beige, or Black vinyl or Gray fabric
Standard Seat Weight 45 lbs.
Drive System Rear-wheel drive, sealed transaxle with a 24-volt DCmotor
Dual Braking System Electronic, regenerative, and electromechanical
Tires Type: solid; front: 3 in. x 10 in., rear: 4 in. x 10 in.
Battery Requirements Type: Two 12-volt deep cycle (SLA or gel cell)
Size: (U-1) 32 AH, (NF-22) 55 AH
Battery Weight Approximately: (32 AH) 25 lbs. each, (55AH) 37 lbs. each
Battery Charger Onboard 3-amp charger
Warranty 3-year limited
Accessories Single and double cane/crutch holders; double crutch holder; walker holder; forearm
crutch holder; oxygen tank holder; rear basket; safety flag; quad cane holder; dust
cover, cup holder
*Varies with user weight, terrain type, battery charge, battery condition, and tire condition.

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Key Switch
nFully insert the key into the key switch and turn it clockwise to power up turn on) your Maxima.
nTurn the key counterclockwise to power down turn off) your Maxima.
WARNING! If the key is moved to the off osition while your Maxima is in motion, the
electronic brakes engage and your Maxima comes to an abru t sto !
Speed Adjustment Dial
This adjustment dial enables you to preselect and limit your aximas top speed.
nThe image of the tortoise represents the slowest speed setting.
nThe image of the hare represents the fastest speed setting.
Status LED
The Status LED alerts you to electrical problems that may occur with the axima. The LED remains constantly lit
while your scooter is on. If the axima develops an electrical problem, the status LED will flash a code. See XI.
Basic Troubleshooting for troubleshooting flash codes.
V. YOUR MAXIMA
CONTROL CONSOLE ASSEMBLY
The control console assembly houses all of the controls you need to drive your Maxima, including the key
switch, speed adjustment dial, status LED, throttle control lever, battery condition meter, horn buttons,
light switch, turn signal buttons, and the hazard lights switch. See figure 5.
WARNING! Do not ex ose the control console assembly to moisture. In the event that the
control console assembly does become ex osed to moisture, do not attem t to o erate
your scooter until the control console assembly has dried thoroughly.
Figure 5. Control Console Assembly
BATTERY CONDITION METER
KEY SWITCH
HORN BUTTON
SPEED ADJUSTMENT DIAL
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER (REVERSE)
HORN BUTTON
KEY
HAZARD
LIGHTS
SWITCH
LEFT TURN SIGNAL BUTTON
LIGHT
SWITCH
RIGHT TURN SIGNAL BUTTON
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER (FORWARD)
STATUS LED

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V. YOUR MAXIMA
Throttle Control Lever
This lever allows you to control the forward speed and the reverse speed of your axima up to the maximum speed
you preset with the speed adjustment dial.
nPlace your right hand on the right handgrip and your left hand on the left handgrip.
nUse your right thumb to push the right side of the lever to disengage your Maximas brakes and move forward.
nRelease the lever and allow your Maxima to come to a complete stop before pushing the other side of
the lever to move in reverse.
nWhen the throttle control lever is completely released, it automatically returns to the center stop
position and engages your Maximas brakes.
Battery Condition Meter
The battery condition meter on the control console assembly indicates the approximate strength of your
batteries using a color code. Green indicates fully charged batteries, yellow a draining charge, and red
indicates that an immediate recharge is necessary.
Horn Buttons
The key must be inserted and turned clockwise for the horn to be operational.
nThese buttons activate a warning horn.
nDo not hesitate to use the warning horn when its use could prevent accident or injury.
Light Switch
This switch controls your Maximas lighting system. Toggle this switch to turn on and turn off the lights.
Turn Signal Buttons
Use these buttons to turn on the left and right turn signal lights.
nPress the appropriate turn signal button once to activate it.
nYour Maximas turn signals are timed to shut off automatically.
Hazard Lights Switch
This switch activates the 4-way flashers on your scooter. Toggle this switch to turn on and turn off the
lights.