Pride Mobility Sonic User manual

Owner’s Manual
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21 Healey Road
Dandenong, 3175
Victoria, Australia

INFMANU1877/REV E/JANUARY 2003
SAFETY GUIDELINES
Please read and follow all instructions in this owners manual before attempting to operate your scooter
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 authorised Pride provider.
Using your Pride product safely depends upon your diligence in following the warnings, cautions, and
instructions in this owners manual. Using your Pride product safely also depends upon your own good
judgement and/or common sense, as well as that of your provider, caregiver, and/or healthcare profes
sional. Pride is not responsible for injuries and/or damage resulting from any persons failure to follow
the warnings, cautions, and instructions in this owners manual. Pride is not responsible for injuries and/
or damage resulting from any persons failure to exercise good judgement and/or common sense.
The symbols below are used throughout this owners manual to identify warnings and cautions. It is very
important for you to read and understand them completely.
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.
Copyright © 2003
Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd.

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CONTENTS
SONIC
I. INT ODUCTION.........................................................................................................................
II. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 6
III. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 15
IV. YOU SONIC ............................................................................................................................. 17
V. BATTE IES AND CHA GING ............................................................................................ 20
VI. OPE ATION ............................................................................................................................... 25
VII. COMFO T ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................ 26
VIII. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................... 28
IX. OPTIONAL ACCESSO IES ................................................................................................. 30
X. BASIC T OUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................. 31
XI. CA E AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................ 33
XII. WA ANTY ................................................................................................................................3

Sonic
I. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd. (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Pride Scooter. Your scooter design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, at-
tractive 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 instructions 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 purchased.
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 authorised
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 authorised 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 Australia Pty. Ltd.
21 Healey Road
Dandenong, 3175
Victoria, Australia

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I. INTRODUCTION
My Authorised Pride Provider Is:
Name:_______________________________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:________________________________________________________________________
Quick Reference Information:
Scooter Model:________________________________________________________________________
Serial Number:__________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date:________________________________________________________________________
NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your warranty card or this owners manual, write or e-mail us and we
will be glad to send you a new one immediately

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GENE AL
WARNING! Do not operate your new scooter for the first time without completely reading and
understanding this owners manual.
Your Sonic 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 authorised 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 practice
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.
MODIFICATIONS
Pride has designed and engineered your Sonic to provide maximum mobility and utility. A wide range of accesso-
ries is available from your authorised 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 scooter.
WARNING! Do not modify your scooter in any way not authorised by Pride. Unauthorised modifica-
tions may result in personal injury and/or damage to your Sonic.
EMOVABLE PA TS
WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move a scooter by any of its removable parts. Personal injury
and damage to the scooter may result.

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P E- IDE SAFETY CHECK
Get to know the feel of your scooter 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 XI. Care and Maintenance.
Perform the following inspections prior to using your scooter:
nCheck all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and not corroded.
nCheck the brakes.
nCheck battery charge.
If you discover a problem, contact your authorised Pride provider for assistance.
WEIGHT LIMITATIONS
Your Sonic is rated for a 113 kg, 18 stone (250-lb.) maximum weight limit.
II. SAFETY
INCLINE INFO MATION
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 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 IV. Your Sonic.
nAvoid sudden stops and starts.
WARNING! Exceeding the weight limit 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 Sonic. Carrying passengers may result in personal
injury and/or property damage.

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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. Figures 1 and 1A illustrate
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 Sonics seat in the highest position and adjusted rearward 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 attempt to climb or descend slopes steeper than those shown in figures 1 and 1A
may put your scooter in an unstable position and cause it to tip, resulting in personal injury.
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. his greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or a fall.
Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating 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.
FIGURE 1. MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED INCLINE ANGLE FOR THE SONIC
14.1%
15.8%
113 kg
91 kg
15.8%
68 kg
11 stone 14 stone 18 stone
(150 lbs.) (200 lbs.) (250 lbs.)
FIGURE 1A. MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED INCLINE ANGLE FOR THE SONIC WITH REAR BASKET OR OXYGEN TANK
10.5%
10.5%
113 kg
91 kg
12.3%
68 kg
11 stone 14 stone 18 stone
(150 lbs.) (200 lbs.) (250 lbs.)
WARNING! Never use an oxygen tank weighing more than 6 kg (13 lbs.). Never fill the rear basket
with contents exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs.).

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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 centre 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 specifications presented in this
manual.
CO NE ING INFO MATION
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 sharply, reduce your speed. When using your scooter at higher speeds,
do not corner sharply. his greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or fall. o avoid personal injury or
property damage, always exercise common sense when cornering.
B AKING INFO MATION
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 centre/
stop position; and
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
OUTDOO D IVING SU FACES
Your scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditionsdry, level surfaces com-
posed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, Pride recognizes that there will be times when you will encoun-
ter 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.
STATIONA Y OBSTACLES (STEPS, KE BS, ETC.)
Always approach a kerb straight on whether ascending or descending it. See figures 3 and 3A.
WARNING! Do not drive near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges, and/or drop-offs (kerbs, porches,
stairs, etc.).
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your scooter climb or descend an obstacle that is inordinately
high. Serious personal injury and/or damage may result.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your scooter proceed rearward down any step, kerb, or other
obstacle. his may cause the scooter to tip and cause personal injury.
WARNING! Be sure your scooter is traveling perpendicular to any kerb you may be required to
ascend or descend. See figures 3 and 3A.
WARNING! Do not attempt to negotiate a kerb that has a height greater than 5 cm (2 inches).
FIGURE 3. CORRECT KERB APPROACH FIGURE 3A. INCORRECT KERB APPROACH
KERB
KERB

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II. SAFETY
WARNING! You should not operate your scooter on public 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 pedestrian
traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with extreme caution.
ST EETS AND OADWAYS
INCLEMENT WEATHE P ECAUTIONS
WARNING! Pride recommends that you do not operate your scooter in icy or slippery conditions or
on salted surfaces (i.e., walks or roads). Such use may result in an accident, personal injury, or
adversely affect the performance and safety of your scooter.
WARNING! Pride recommends that you do not expose your scooter to any type of moisture at any
time (rain, snow, mist, or wash). Such exposure can damage your scooter. Never operate your
scooter if it has been exposed to moisture until it has dried thoroughly.
F EEWHEEL MODE
Your scooter is equipped with a manual freewheel lever that when pushed rearward allows the scooter to be pushed.
For more information about how to place your scooter into and out of freewheel mode, see IV. Your Sonic.
WARNING! Do not use your scooter in freewheel mode without an attendant present. Personal
injury may result.
WARNING! Do not attempt to personally place your scooter in freewheel mode while seated on it.
Personal injury may result.
WARNING! Do not place your scooter in freewheel mode while on an incline. he scooter could roll
uncontrollably on its own, causing personal injury.
An added feature built into the scooter 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 removed from the key switch when the scooter is 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 inserted into the key switch while the scooter is in freewheel mode, you will encounter considerable
resistance at any speed. This prevents the scooter from gaining unwanted momentum should the manual
freewheel lever inadvertently be released while driving the scooter.

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II. SAFETY
DOO S
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
rearward to pull the door open.
ELEVATO S
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 P ODUCTS
If you will be traveling with your scooter, you may find it necessary to use a lift/elevation product to aid in transpor-
tation. Pride recommends that you closely review the instructions, specifications, and safety information set forth
by the manufacturer of the lift/elevation product before using that product.
STAI S AND ESCALATO S
Scooters are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator.
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling.
WARNING! Always protect the batteries from freezing and never charge a frozen battery. Charging
a frozen battery may result in personal injury and/or damage to the battery.
BATTE IES
In addition to following the warnings below, be sure to comply with all other battery handling information. For
more information about your scooters batteries, see V.  Batteries and Charging.
P EVENTING UNINTENDED MOVEMENT
WARNING! If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period of time,
turn off the power. his will prevent unexpected motion from inadvertent throttle control lever
contact. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.
WARNING! Do not use your scooter to negotiate steps or escalators. You may cause injury to
yourself and to others and damage your scooter.

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II. SAFETY
WARNING! Do not sit on your scooter while it is in a moving vehicle. Personal injury and/or property
damage may result.
WARNING! Always be sure your scooter is properly secured when being transported. Failure to do
so may result in personal injury and/or damage to your scooter.
MOTO VEHICLE T ANSPO T
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 scooter.
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 YOU SCOOTE
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:
nPower down your scooter. See VI. Operation.
nEnsure that your scooter is not in freewheel mode. See IV. Your Sonic.
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 on and off of the scooter easier.
WARNING! Position yourself as far back as possible in the scooter seat to prevent the scooter from
tipping and causing injury.
WARNING! Avoid using your armrests for weight bearing purposes. Such use may cause the
scooter to tip and cause personal injury.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the floorboard. Such use may cause the scooter to tip
and cause personal injury.
POSITIONING BELTS
Your authorised Pride provider, therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for determining
your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your scooter safely.
WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your scooter, make sure it is fastened
securely. Serious personal injury may result if you fall from the scooter.

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II. SAFETY
EACHING AND BENDING
Avoid reaching or bending while driving your scooter. When reaching, bending, or leaning while seated on your
scooter, it is important to maintain a stable centre 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 pick them up from the floor by
reaching down between your knees. Movements such as these may change your centre of gravity
and the weight distribution of the scooter and cause your scooter to tip, possibly resulting in
personal injury. Keep your hands away from the tyres when driving.
P ESC IPTION D UGS/PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS
The scooter user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her scooter. This includes awareness of
safety issues when taking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the user has specific physical limitations.
WARNING! Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or over-the-counter medication or if
you have certain physical limitations. Some medications and limitations may impair your ability to
operate your scooter in a safe manner.
ALCOHOL
The scooter user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her scooter. This includes awareness
of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol.
WARNING! Do not operate your scooter while you are under the influence of alcohol, as this may
impair your ability to drive safely.

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FIGURE 4. SONIC SCOOTER DIMENSIONS
III. SPECIFICATIONS
FIGURE 4A. SONIC TYRE DIMENSIONS
(21")
86 cm (34")
(17")
41 cm (16")
56 - 74 cm
94 cm (37")
Turning Radius
4.5 cm (1.75")
30.5 (12")
(31" - 32")
(12" - 13")
30.5 - 33 cm
79 - 81 cm
53 cm
43 cm
(22"- 29")
5 cm (2") FRONT TIRE
19 cm (7.5")
7 cm (2.5") REAR TIRE

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III . SPECIFICATIONS
* Varies with user weight, terrain type, battery charge, battery condition, and tyre pressure.
Model Numbers SC50AUS
Colours Red, Blue, Yellow
Overall Length 94 cm (37 in.)
Overall Width 53 cm (21 in.)
Total Weight Without Batteries 42 kg (93 lbs.)
Heaviest Piece When Disassembled 16 kg (35 lbs.)
Turning Radius 86 cm (34 in.)
Speed (max) Variable up to 6.38 km/h (4.25 mph)
Range Per Charge* (12V 12 AH batteries) Up to 16 km (10 miles)
Ground Clearance 4.5 cm (1.75 in.)
Weight Capacity 113 kg, 18 stone (250 lbs.)
Standard Seating Type: Foldable molded plastic
Dimensions: 43 cm (17 in.) width x 41 cm (16 in.) depth (usable) x 30.5 cm (12 in.)
height (usable)
Material: Charcoal fabric
Drive System Rear-wheel drive, 24V sealed transaxle
Dual Braking System Electronic, regenerative, and electromechanical
Tyres Type: solid; front: 5 cm x 19 cm (2 in. x 7.5 in.), rear: 7 cm x 19 cm (2.5 in. x 7.5 in.)
Battery Requirements Type: 12 volt
Amp Hours: 12 AH, SLA (sealed lead-acid)
Battery Charger 2-amp charger
Warranty 2-year limited
Accessories Single cane/crutch holder; double cane/crutch holder; walker holder; forearm crutch
holder; oxygen tank holder; rear basket; front basket; cup holder; safety flag; dust
cover; wishbone crutch holder; saddle bag (armrest mount)

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TILLE CONSOLE
The tiller console houses all controls needed to drive your scooter, including the speed adjustment dial, throttle control
levers, battery condition metre, status LED, and horn buttons. See figure 5.
WARNING! Do not expose the tiller console to moisture. In the event that the tiller console does
become exposed to moisture, do not attempt to operate your scooter until the tiller console has
dried thoroughly.
IV. YOUR SONIC
Key Switch
nFully insert the key into the key switch to power up (turn on) your scooter.
nRemove the key from the key switch to power down (turn off) your scooter.
Throttle Control Levers
These levers allow you to control the forward speed and the reverse speed of your scooter 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 scooters brakes and move forward.
nRelease the lever and allow your scooter to come to a complete stop before pushing the other side of the lever
to move in reverse.
nWhen the throttle is completely released, it automatically returns to the centre stop position and engages your
scooterss brakes.
Horn Button
The key must be fully inserted into the key switch for the horn to be operational.
nThis button activates a warning horn.
nDo not hesitate to use the warning horn when doing so may prevent accident or injury.
Status LED
The status LED will alert you to electrical problems that may occur with the scooter. The LED remains constantly
lit while your scooter is on. If the scooter develops an electrical problem, the status LED will flash a code. See X.
Basic Troubleshooting for flash codes. If the status LED flashes a code other than a code listed, contact your
authorised Pride provider.
BATTERY CONDITION METRE
HORN BUTTON
STATUS LED
KEY
(INSERTED INTO KEY SWITCH)
SPEED ADJUSTMENT DIAL
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER
FIGURE 5. TILLER CONSOLE
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER

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BATTE Y CHA GING COMPA TMENT
The batteries, charger power lead receptacle, ammetre, and main circuit breaker (reset button) make up the
battery charging compartment. See figure 6.
Batteries (not shown)
The batteries store the electrical energy needed to power the scooter. The scooter is equipped with an easy to
remove battery pack located within the battery compartment. To view the battery pack, remove the battery
compartment lid.
Charger Power Lead eceptacle
The off-board charger power lead plugs into this receptacle when charging the scooter batteries.
Ammetre
During charging, the ammetre indicates the charging rate, or how hard the charger is working to charge the scooters
batteries. See V. Batteries and Charging.
Main Circuit Breaker
When the voltage in your scooters batteries becomes low or your scooter is heavily strained because of excessive
loads or steep inclines, the main circuit breaker may trip to protect the motor and electronics from damage.
nThe main circuit breaker reset button pops out when the breaker trips.
nWhen the breaker trips, the entire electrical system of your scooter shuts down.
nAllow a minute or two for your scooters electronics to rest.
nPush in the reset button to reset the main circuit breaker.
nIf the main circuit breaker trips frequently, you may need to charge your batteries more often. You may also
need to have your authorised Pride provider perform a load test on your scooters batteries.
IV. YOUR SONIC
FIGURE 6. BATTERY CHARGING COMPARTMENT
AMMETRE
CHARGER POWER
LEAD RECEPTACLE
MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER
(RESET BUTTON)
Speed Adjustment Dial
This dial allows you to preselect and limit your scooters top speed.
nThe image of the tortoise represents the slowest speed setting.
nThe image of the hare represents the fastest speed setting.

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IV. YOUR SONIC
WARNING! Before placing
your scooter into or taking it
out of freewheel mode, re-
move key from the key switch.
Never sit on a scooter when it
is in freewheel mode. Never
put a scooter in freewheel
mode on any incline.
EA SECTION
The manual freewheel lever, anti-tip wheels, and the motor/transxaxle assembly are located on the rear section of
your scooter. See figure 7.
Manual Freewheel Lever
Whenever you need or want to push your scooter for short distances, you can put it in freewheel mode.
nThe manual freewheel lever is located at the top left of the rear section.
nPush rearward on the manual freewheel lever to disable the drive system and the brake system.
nYou may now push your scooter.
nPush the manual freewheel lever forward to reengage the drive and the brake systems; this takes your scooter out
of freewheel mode.
Anti-Tip Wheels
The anti-tip wheels are an integral and important safety feature of your scooter. Do not, under any circumstances,
remove the anti-tip wheels from your scooter.
Motor/Transaxle Assembly
The motor/transaxle assembly is an electromechanical unit that converts electrical energy from your Sonics bat-
teries into the controlled mechanical energy that drives the Sonics wheels.
WARNING! Never operate the manual freewheel lever while seated on the scooter or when the
scooter is on an incline.
OPERA ING HE MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER
n Put the scooter in freewheel mode only when on a flat surface and with the key removed.
n Always push the manual freewheel lever rearward to put the scooter into freewheel mode.
n Always push the manual freewheel lever forward to engage the drive mode.
FIGURE 7. REAR SECTION
MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER
ANTI-TIP WHEELS
MOTOR/TRANSAXLE
ASSEMBLY

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V. BATTERIES AND CHARGING
Your scooter is equipped with two sealed, maintenance free 12 AH batteries.
nCharge the batteries prior to using your scooter for the first time.
nKeeping the batteries fully charged will keep your scooter running smoothly.
EADING YOU BATTE Y VOLTAGE
The battery condition metre on the tiller console uses a colour code to indicate the approximate strength of your batteries.
See figure 8. Green indicates fully charged batteries, yellow a draining charge, and red indicates that an immediate
recharge is necessary. To check the charge, you must first unplug the charger power lead and power up your scooter.
NOTE: To ensure the highest accuracy, the battery condition meter should be checked while operating
your scooter at full speed on a level surface
You can also check the charge using the ammetre. The off-board charger power lead must be plugged into a
standard wall outlet in order to obtain a reading. When the amperage reading is at or near zero amps, the battery
charging is complete. See figure 8A.
CHA GING YOU BATTE IES
Follow these easy steps to charge your batteries safely:
1. Position your scooter close to a standard wall outlet.
2. Remove the key from the key switch.
3. Make certain that the manual freewheel lever is in the drive (forward) position.
. Remove the charger power lead receptacle cover from the charger power lead receptacle then plug the
appropriate end of the off-board charger power lead into the receptacle.
5. Extend the charger power lead and plug it into the wall outlet. It is recommended that you charge your
batteries for 8 to 1 hours.
6. When the batteries are fully charged, unplug the off-board charger power lead from the wall outlet and then
from the charger power lead receptacle.
7. Replace the charger power lead receptacle cover.
NOTE: There is a charger inhibit function on your scooter The scooter will not run and the battery
condition metre will not operate while the batteries are charging
FIGURE 8A. AMMETRE INDICATES
BATTERIES ARE FULLY CHARGED
FIGURE 8. BATTERY CONDITION METRE
WARNING! Never use an extension lead to plug in your battery charger. Plug the charger directly
into a properly wired standard wall outlet.