Pride Sundancer User manual

The Ultimate In Style & Performance
®
Exeter, PA
St. Catharines, ON 1-800-800-8586
www.pridemobi ity.com
Owner’s Manual
ATTENTION:
Please read the content
of your owners manual
before operating your
scooter.

SAFETY GUIDELINES
Copyright © 2002
Pride Mobility Products Corp.
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 re uire 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 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 professional. 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.
INFMANU1005/REV G/OCTOBER 2002

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CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 4
II. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 6
III. EMI/RFI ........................................................................................................................................ 15
IV. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 17
V. YOUR SUNDANCER ................................................................................................................ 19
VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ............................................................................................ 23
VII. OPERATION ............................................................................................................................... 27
VIII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................ 28
IX. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................... 30
X. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................. 33
XI. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................. 34
XII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................ 36
XIII. WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................... 38
SUNDANCER

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I. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Pride Mobility Products orporation (Pride). ongratulations 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 of your scooter 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 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 orporation
Attn: ustomer are Department
182 Susquehanna Avenue
Exeter, PA 18643-2694

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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 lub.
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 lub 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:________________________________________________________________________
uick Reference Information:
Scooter Model:________________________________________________________________________
Serial Number:__________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date:________________________________________________________________________
NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration 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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II. SAFETY
GENERAL
Your Sundancer 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 thera-
pist, 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 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.
Below are some precautions, tips, and other safety considerations that will help the user become accustomed to
operating the Sundancer safely.
MODIFICATIONS
Pride has designed and engineered your Sundancer 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 Sundancer.
WARNING! Do not modify your scooter in any way not authorized by Pride. Unauthorized modifica-
tions may resu t in persona injury and/or damage to your scooter.
WARNING! Do not operate your new scooter for the first time without comp ete y reading and
understanding this owners manua .

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II. SAFETY
PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK
Get to know the feel of your Sundancer 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.  are and Maintenance.
Perform the following inspections prior to using your Sundancer:
nheck for proper tire inflation (if equipped with pneumatic tires).
nheck all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and not corroded.
nheck all controller connections to the utility tray. Make sure they are secured properly.
nheck the brakes.
nheck battery charge.
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 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 Sundancer.
nAvoid sudden stops and starts.
WARNING! Exceeding the weight imit voids your warranty and may resu t in persona injury and
damage to your scooter. Pride wi not be he d responsib e for injuries and/or property damage
resu ting from fai ure to observe weight imitations.
WARNING! Do not carry passengers on your Sundancer. Carrying passengers may resu t in per-
sona injury and/or property damage.
If you discover a problem, contact your authorized Pride provider for assistance.
WEIGHT LIMITATIONS
Your Sundancer is rated for a 300-lb. maximum weight limit.

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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 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 attempt to c imb or descend a s ope steeper than shown in figures 1 and 1A may
put your scooter in an unstab e position and cause it to tip, resu ting in persona injury.
WARNING! When c imbing an inc ine, do not zigzag or drive at an ang e up the face of the inc ine.
Drive your scooter straight up the inc ine. This great y reduces the possibi ity of a tip or a fa .
A ways exercise extreme caution when negotiating an inc ine.
WARNING! You shou d not trave up or down a potentia y hazardous inc ine (i.e., areas covered
with snow, ice, cut grass, or wet eaves).
WARNING! When on any sort of an inc ine or dec ine, never p ace the scooter in freewhee mode
whi e seated on it or standing next to it.
FIGURE 1. MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED INCLINE ANGLE
8˚
9˚
200 lbs.150 - 250 -300 lbs.
FIGURE 1A. MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED INCLINE ANGLE WITH REAR BASKET OR OXYGEN TANK
6˚
250 - 300 lbs
7˚
150 - 200 lbs.
WARNING! Never use an oxygen tank weighing more than 13 bs. Never fi the rear basket with
contents exceeding 15 bs.

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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 sharp y, reduce your speed. When using your scooter at higher speeds,
do not corner sharp y. This great y reduces the possibi ity of a tip or fa . To avoid persona injury or
property damage, a ways exercise common sense when cornering.
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 center of gravity of
you and your scooter toward the front of the scooter for improved stability.
WARNING! Do not exceed the inc ine guide ines or any other specifications presented in this
manua .
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; 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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OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES
Your Sundancer 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.
STATIONARY OBSTACLES (STEPS, CURBS, ETC.)
WARNING! Do not drive near raised surfaces, unprotected edges, and/or drop-offs (curbs, porches,
stairs, etc.).
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your scooter c imb or descend an obstac e that is inordinate y
high. Serious persona injury and/or damage may resu t.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your scooter proceed backward down any step, curb, or other
obstac e. This may cause the scooter to tip and cause persona injury.
WARNING! Be sure your scooter is trave ing perpendicu ar to any curb you may be required to
ascend or descend. See figures 3 and 3A.
WARNING! Do not attempt to negotiate a curb that has a height greater than two inches.
FIGURE 3. CORRECT CURB APPROACH FIGURE 3A. INCORRECT CURB APPROACH