Pride Hurricane PMV User manual

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An authorised Pride Provider or qualified technician must perform the initial set up of this
scooter and must perform all of the procedures in this manual.
The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the scooter to identify warnings and
important information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely.
WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation. Failure to follow
designated procedures can cause either personal injury, component damage, or
malfunction. On the product, this icon is represented as a black symbol on a yellow triangle
with a black border.
MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specified. Failure to perform
mandatory actions can cause personal injury and/or equipment damage. On the product,
this icon is represented as a white symbol on a blue dot with a white border.
PROHIBITED! These actions are prohibited. These actions should not be performed at
any time or in any circumstances. Performing a prohibited action can cause personal
injury and/or equipment damage. On the product, this icon is represented as a black
symbol with a red circle and red slash.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
NOTE: This owner’s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information avail-
able at the time of publication. We reserve the right to make changes as they become necessary. Any
changes to our products may cause slight variations between the illustrations and explanations in this
manual and the product you have purchased. The latest/current version of this manual is available on
our website.
Please fill out the following information for quick reference:
Pride Provider:______________________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:__________________________
Purchase Date:__________________________ Serial Number:_____________________________
Copyright © 2007
Pride Mobility Products Corp.
INFMANU2635/Rev D/April 2007
088 609 661

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CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 4
II. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 5
III. EMI/RFI ........................................................................................................................................ 17
IV. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 18
V. YOUR PMV.................................................................................................................................. 20
VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ............................................................................................ 24
VII. OPERATION ............................................................................................................................... 29
VIII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................ 31
IX. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................... 34
X. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................. 36
XI. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................ 38
XII. WARRANTY................................................................................................................................41

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I. INTRODUCTION
SAFETY
WELCOMEtoPrideMobilityProductsCorporation(Pride).Theproductyouhavepurchasedcombinesstateof
theartcomponentswithsafety,comfortandstylinginmind.Weareconfidentthedesignfeatureswillprovideyou
withtheconveniencesyouexpectduringyourdailyactivities. Understandinghowtosafely operateandcarefor
thisproductshouldbringyouyears of trouble free operationsandservice.
Read and follow allinstructions,warnings, and notesinthismanualandallother accompanyingliteraturebefore
attempting to operatethis product for the firsttime. In addition, your safety dependsupon you, as well as your
provider,caretaker,orhealthcareprofessionalinusinggoodjudgement.
Ifthereisanyinformationinthismanualwhichyou do not understand, or if yourequireadditionalassistancefor
setuporoperation,pleasecontactyourauthorizedPrideProvider.Failure to follow the instructions, warnings,
and notes in this manual and those located on your Pride product can result in personal injury or product
damage and will void Pride’s product warranty.
PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT
Byacceptingdeliveryofthis product,youpromisethatyouwillnotchange,alterormodifythisproductorremove
orrender inoperable orunsafeanyguards,shields,orothersafety features ofthisproduct;fail,refuseorneglectto
installanyretrofitkits from time totimeprovidedby Pride to enhanceorpreservethe safe use ofthisproduct.
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
Wewanttohearyourquestions,comments,and suggestions about this manual.Wewouldalsoliketohearabout
thesafetyand reliability ofyour new PMV,and about theservice you receivedfrom your authorizedPridePro-
vider. Please notify us of any change of address, so we can keep you apprised of important information about
safety,newproducts, and newoptionsthat can increase yourabilityto use andenjoyyourPMV.Pleasefeelfree
tocontact usat theaddress below:
PrideMobilityProductsCorporation
Attn:CustomerCareDepartment
182SusquehannaAve.
Exeter, PA18643-2694
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.
PRIDE OWNERS CLUB
Asan owner ofaPrideproduct,youareencouragedto enrollinthePrideOwnersClub.Completeand return your
enclosedproductregistrationcardorvisitPride'swebsiteatwww.pridemobility.com.
From our home page, select “Owners Club” to enter a page dedicated to current and potential Pride product
owners.Youwillgainaccesstointerviews,stories,recreationideas,dailylivingtips,productandfundinginforma-
tion,andinteractivemessageboards. These message boards invite you to communicate with other Pride custom-
ersaswell as Pride representativeswhoare available toassistyou with any questionsorconcerns.

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PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS
Thesymbols below are used onthe PMV to identify warnings,mandatory actions,and prohibited actions. It is
veryimportantforyoutoreadandunderstandthemcompletely.
Corrosive chemicals contained in battery. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to
reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions.
Pinch/Crush points created during assembly.
Maximum seating weight.
Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual.
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.
EMI-RFI- This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m.
Do not allowed unsupervised children to play near the PMV while the batteries
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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.
Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt, or standing water whenever possible.
Maintain and store in a clean and dry condition.
Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio transmitter while
operating.
Contact with tools can cause electrical shock.
Do not connect an extension cord to the AC/DC converter or the battery charger.
Do not remove anti-tip wheels.
Do not raise or lower the power seat while the PMV is in motion.
Front-to-rear plug orientation.
Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries.

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Do not use batteries with different amp-hour (Ah) capacities. Do not mix old and
new batteries. Always replace both batteries at the same time.
Do not open the battery pack until reading the instructions within the owner’s
manual on how to do so.
Explosive conditions exist!
Keep your hands away from the tires when driving. Be aware that loose fitting
clothing can become caught in the drive tires.
Disposal and recycling-Contact your authorised Pride Provider for information
on proper disposal of your Pride product and its packaging.
Do not lift the mobility product while seated in it.
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Wear safety goggles.
Contains lead.

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GENERAL
MANDATORY! Do not operate your new PMV for the first time without completely reading
and understanding this owner’s manual.
YourPMVisastate-of-the-artlife-enhancementdevicedesignedtoincreasemobility.Prideprovidesanextensive
varietyof products to best fitthe individualneeds of the PMVuser.Please be awarethat thefinal selection and
purchasingdecisionregardingthe type of PMV to be used is the responsibilityofthePMVuserwhois capableof
makingsuchadecisionandhis/herhealthcareprofessional(i.e.,medicaldoctor,physicaltherapist,etc.).
Thecontents ofthismanualarebased ontheexpectationthata mobilitydeviceexperthasproperly fittedthePMV
tothe user and has assisted the prescribing healthcare professional and/or theauthorized Pride Provider in the
instructionprocessfor the use oftheproduct.
Thereare certainsituations,includingsomemedicalconditions,where thePMVuserwillneedto practiceoperat-
ingthePMVinthepresenceof a trained attendant.Atrainedattendant can be defined asafamilymemberorcare
professionalspeciallytrainedinassistingaPMVuserinvariousdailylivingactivities.
AsyoubeginusingyourPMVduringdailyactivities,youwillprobablyencountersituationsinwhichyouwillneed
somepractice.Simplytake your time and you will soon be infullandconfidentcontrolasyoumaneuverthrough
doorways,onand off lifts,up and downramps, and overmoderate terrain.
Belowaresomeprecautions,tips,andothersafetyconsiderations that will you become accustomed tooperating
thePMVsafely.
MODIFICATIONS
Pridehasdesignedand engineered your PMVtoprovidemaximum mobility and utility.However,under no cir-
cumstancesshouldyoumodify, add, remove,ordisableanyfeature, part, or functionofyourPMV.
WARNING! Do not modify your PMV in any way not authorized by Pride.
REMOVABLE PARTS
WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move your PMV by any of its removable parts, including
the armrests, seat, or shroud.
PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK
GettoknowthefeelofyourPMVand its capabilities. Pride recommends that youperformasafetycheckbefore
eachuse to makesureyour PMV operates smoothlyand safely.

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PerformthefollowinginspectionspriortousingyourPMV:
Checkforproper tire inflation (ifequippedwithpneumatictyres).
Checkallelectrical connections. Make surethey are tight andnotcorroded.
Checkallharness connections. Makesure they aresecuredproperly.
Check the brakes.
Checkbattery charge.
Ifyoudiscovera problem, contact yourauthorizedPrideProvider for assistance.
TIRE INFLATION
IfyourPMVisequippedwithpneumatic tyres, you should checkorhavetheairpressurechecked at least once a
week.Properinflationpressures will prolong thelifeofyour tyres and helpensurethe smooth operation ofyour
PMV.
WARNING! It is critically important that 30-35 psi tire 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 30-35 psi tire pressure
in pneumatic tyres at all times may result in tire and/or wheel failure.
WARNING! Inflate your PMV 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 tire.
WARNING! When changing a tire, remove only the center lug nut, then remove the tire. If
any further disassembly is required, deflate the tyre completely or it may explode.
WEIGHT LIMITATIONS
YourPMVisratedforamaximumweightcapacity.Refertothespecificationstableforinformation.
WARNING! Stay within the specified weight capacity of your PMV. Exceeding the weight
capacity voids your warranty. Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/or property
damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations.
WARNING! Do not carry passengers on your PMV. Carrying passengers on your PMV may
affect the center of gravity, resulting in a tip or a fall.
INCLINE INFORMATION
Moreand morebuildings haveramps withspecified degreesof inclination,designed foreasy and safe access.
Somerampsmayhaveturning switchbacks (180-degree turns)thatrequireyouto have good corneringskillson
yourPMV.
Proceedwithextreme caution asyouapproach the downgradeof a ramp orother incline.
Takewide swings with your PMVaround anytightcorners.Ifyoudothat,thePMV’srearwheelswillfollow
awidearc, not cutthe corner short,and not bump intoor get hungup on anyrailingcorners.
Whendriving down a ramp, keep the PMV’sspeed adjustment setto the slowest speed setting to ensure a
safelycontrolled descent.
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Whenclimbinganincline,trytokeepyourPMVmoving.Ifyoumuststop,startupagainslowly,andthenacceler-
atecautiously.Whendrivingdownanincline,dosobysetting thespeedadjustmentdialtotheslowestsetting and
drivingintheforward direction only.If your PMV startstomovedown the incline fasterthanyouanticipated or
desired,allow it tocometoacompletestopbyreleasingthe throttle controllever.Thenengagethethrottlecontrol
lever slightlytoensure a safely controlled descent.
WARNING! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of the
incline. Drive your PMV 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 PMV 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 PMV in freewheel
mode while seated on it or standing next to it.
WARNING! Even though your PMV 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
PMV, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to your PMV.
Figure 1. Maximum Recommended Incline Angles
WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than what is shown in figure
1 may put your PMV in an unstable position and cause it to tip, resulting in personal injury.
WARNING! Never carry an oxygen tank weighing more than 15 lbs. Never fill the rear
basket with contents exceeding 15 lbs.
5˚/8.7%
6˚/10.5%
7˚/12.3%
250 lbs. 300-400 lbs.
200 lbs.
8˚/14.1%
150 lbs.
Handicap public access ramps are not subject to government regulation in all countries, and therefore do not
necessarilysharethesame standard degree of slope. Other inclines may benaturalor,ifman-made, notdesigned
specificallyforPMVs.Figure1illustratesyourPMV’sstabilityanditsabilitytoclimbgradesundervariousweight
loadsand under controlledtestingconditions.
ThesetestswereconductedwiththePMV’sseatinthehighestpositionandadjustedrearward on the seat base to
itsfarthestrearwardposition.Usethisinformationasaguideline.YourPMV’sabilitytotravelupinclinesisaffected
byyourweight, your PMV’sspeed, your angleof approach tothe incline, and yourPMVsetup.