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1. ADAD Owner s Manual ATTENTION Please read the content of your owner s manual before operating your scooter The Ultimate In Style amp Performance pan m Unit 106 Heyford Park Camp Road Upper Heyford Oxfordshire OX25 5HA Mobility Products Ltd www pridemobility com 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 not understand or if you require additional assistance for set up contact your local 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 A WARNING Failure to heed the warnin2. Heyford Oxfordshire OX25 SHA www pridemobility com
3. SCUK40 4 Wheel SCUK44 Gass of Use A Colours Red Blue Overall Length 3 Wheel 94 cm 37 in 4 Wheel 99 cm 39 in Overall Width 48 25 cm 19 in Total Weight Without Batteries 3 Wheel 30 kg 67 Ibs 4 Wheel 34 5 kg 76 lbs Heaviest Piece When Disassembled Rear section 13 5 kg 29 75 Ibs Turning Radius 3 Wheel 81 cm 32 in 4 Wheel 109 cm 43 in Speed Maximum Variable up to 6 5 km h 4 1 mph Range Per Charge With 12 AH batteries Up to 16 km 10 miles Ground 3cm 1 25 in Weight Capacity 113 kg 250 Ibs Seating Standard Type Foldable Dimensions 43 cm 17 in width x 40 60 cm 16 in depth usable x 34 25 cm 13 5 in height usable Material Black Vinyl Optional deluxe seating with armrests also available Drive System Rear wheel drive sealed transaxle 24 volt DC motor Dual Braking System Electronic regenerative and electromechanical Tyres Type solid front and rear 5 cm x 19 cm 2 in x 7 5 in Battery Requirements Type Two 12 volt deep cycle SLA or gel cell Size 12 AH Battery Charger 2 amp off board Warranty 2 year limited Accessories Double cane crutch holder walker holder oxygen tank holder quad cane holder front basket safety flag rear basket cup holder for deluxe seat only single crutch holder wishbone crutch holder forearm crutch holder clip double crutch holder clip dust cover Varies with user weight terrain type battery charge battery cond
4. 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 Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade ofa ramp or other incline E Take wide swings with your scooter s front wheel s around any tight corners Ifyou 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 B When driving down a ramp keep the scooter s speed adjustment set to the slowest speed setting to ensure safely controlled descent See IV Your Go Go BI Avoid sudden stops and starts 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 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 This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or a fall Always exerc
5. in personal injury and or damage to the battery MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT 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 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 it is being transported Failure to do so may result in personal injury and or damage to your scooter REACHING 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 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 pick them up 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 tip possibly resulting in
6. lever to disable the drive system and the brake system You may now push your scooter Pull the manual freewheel lever rearward to reengage the drive and the brake systems this takes your scooter out of freewheel mode WARNING Follow these safety rules when using the freewheel mode E Do not disengage the drive motor when your Go Go is on an incline your scooter could roll down on its own and cause injury E Before placing your Go Go in or taking it out of freewheel mode ensure the key is removed from the key switch Never sit on a scooter when it is in freewheel mode When you have finished pushing your scooter always return it to the drive freewheel lever pulled rearward mode to lock the brakes WARNING Never operate the manual freewheel lever while seated on the scooter or when the scooter is on an incline OPERATING THE MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER E Only put the scooter in freewheel mode when on a flat surface with the key removed Always pull REARWARD FIRMLY on the manual freewheel lever to put the scooter into drive mode m Always push FORWARD FIRMLY to put the scooter into 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 Not Shown The motor transaxle assembly is an electromechanical unit that converts electrical energy from your scooter s batter
7. s batteries Do not charge your scooter s batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours How can I get maximum range or distance per charge Rarely will you have ideal driving conditions smooth flat hard driving surfaces with no wind or curves Often you will face hills pavement cracks uneven and loosely packed surfaces curves and wind all of which affect the distance or running time per battery charge Below are a few suggestions for obtaining the maximum range per battery charge B Fully charge your scooter s batteries prior to use Plan your route to avoid as many hills cracked broken or soft surfaces as possible Limit your baggage weight to essential items Try to maintain an even speed while your scooter is in motion Avoid stop and go driving What about public transportation If you intend to use public transportation with your scooter you must contact the transportation provider in advance to determine their specific requirements What type and size battery should I use Your scooter comes equipped with two deep cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free Both sealed lead acid and gel cell are deep cycle batteries that are similar in performance Do not use wet cell batteries which have removable caps 20 Go Go V BATTERIES AND CHARGING Use these specifications to reorder deep cycle batteries from your authorised Pride Provider Battery Specifications Deep cycle sealed lead acid or gel ce
8. with an advanced formula urethane paint A light application of car wax will help the shroud retain its high gloss WIRING HARNESS Regularly check the front to rear harness insulation for wear or damage M Have your authorised Pride Provider repair or replace any damaged connector connection or insulation that you find before using your scooter again AXLE BEARINGS AND THE MOTOR TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY These items are all prelubricated sealed and require no subsequent lubrication CONSOLE CHARGER AND ELECTRONICS M Keep these areas free of moisture Ifany of these items do become exposed to moisture let them dry thoroughly before operating your scooter again STORAGE If you plan on not using your scooter for an extended period of time it is best to B Fully charge its batteries prior to storage Remove the battery pack Store your scooter in a warm dry environment Avoid storing your scooter where it will be exposed to temperature extremes For prolonged storage you may wish to place several boards under the frame of your scooter to raise the scooter off ofthe ground This takes the weight off the tyres and reduces the possibility of flat spots developing on the areas ofthe tyres contacting the ground Go Go 31 XII WARRANTY TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Structural frame components including platform fork seat post and frame welds Drive train including differential motor and brake ONE YEAR LIMITED WA
9. RGER The off board battery charger when plugged into the charger power lead receptacle located on the battery pack and a standard wall outlet charges the scooter s batteries See figure 7A Figure 7A Off Board Battery Charger 18 Go Go V BATTERIES AND CHARGING Your scooter is equipped with two sealed maintenance free 12 AH batteries M Charge batteries prior to using your scooter for the first time E Keep the batteries fully charged to keep your scooter running smoothly READING YOUR BATTERY VOLTAGE The battery condition meter on the tiller console uses a colour code to indicate the approximate strength of your batteries Green indicates fully charged batteries yellow a draining charge and red indicates that an immediate recharge is neces sary See figure 8 To check the battery strength during charging you must first unplug the charger power lead and power up your scooter by inserting the key into the key switch CHARGING YOUR BATTERIES Figure 8 Battery Condition Meter WARNING Never use an extension lead to plug in your battery charger Plug the charger directly into a properly wired standard wall outlet The scooter s battery pack can be charged on or off the scooter 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 pus
10. RRANTY Your Pride Scooter is fully guaranteed for twelve 12 months from the date of purchase against faults arising due to defects in manufacture or materials This warranty does not detract from but is in addition to your legal rights All electronic parts including controllers and battery chargers have one 1 year warranty Servicing to the controller or battery charger must be carried out by your authorised Pride Provider Any attempt to open or dismantle these items renders the guarantee void on that item NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY This guarantee does not extend to those items which may need replacement due to normal wear and tear tyres belts bulbs upholstery plastic shrouds motor brushes fuses and batteries or damage to the product caused by misuse or accident for which Pride or its agent cannot be held responsible This warranty does not include labor or service calls BATTERIES Batteries are covered by a six 6 month warranty from the original manufacturer Gradual deterioration in performance due to being left in discharged state left in cold conditions for long periods of time or worn out through heavy use is not covered SERVICE CHECKS AND WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty service can be performed by an authorised Pride Provider Please contact your authorised Pride Pro vider for advice on the current cost affecting the service visit 32 Go Go Mobility Products Ltd Unit 106 Heyford Park Camp Road Upper
11. STEPS KERBS 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 This 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 two inches Figure 3 Correct Kerb Approach Figure 3A Incorrect Kerb Approach 10 Go Go Il SAFETY STREETS AND ROADWAYS 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 INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS 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 yo
12. battery prior to its initial use This charging cycle brings the battery up to about 88 of its peak performance level 2 Operate your new scooter in familiar and safe areas Drive slowly at first and do not travel too far from your home or familiar surroundings until you have become accustomed to your scooter s controls Fully recharge the batteries They should be at over 90 of their peak performance level Operate your scooter again Fully recharge the batteries again After four or five charging cycles the batteries are able to receive a charge of 100 of their peak performance level and are able to last for an extended period of time BIS How can I ensure maximum battery life Fully charged deep cycle batteries provide reliable performance and extended battery life Keep your scooter s batteries fully charged whenever possible Batteries that are regularly and deeply discharged infrequently charged or stored without a full charge may be permanently damaged causing unreliable performance and limited service life How should I store my scooter and its batteries See XI Care and Maintenance Go Go 21 V BATTERIES AND CHARGING REPLACING YOUR SCOOTER S BATTERIES WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling Battery Removal Remove the battery pack from the scooter Turn the pack upside down Remove all screws that hold
13. d all power to the motor transaxle is cut Pull the manual freewheel lever rearward to restore normal operation to your scooter What if the main circuit breaker trips repeatedly M Charge the scooter s batteries more frequently See V Batteries and Charging Ifthe problem persists have both of your scooter s batteries load tested by your authorised Pride Provider See V Batteries and Charging or III Specifications for information about your scooter s battery type What if the battery condition meter dips way down and the motor surges or hesitates when I press my scooter s throttle control lever Fully charge your scooter s batteries See V Batteries and Charging Have your authorised Pride Provider load test each battery Go Go 29 X BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING What if all the systems on my scooter seem to be dead Make certain that the key is fully inserted into the key switch Check that the batteries are fully charged See V Batteries and Charging Make certain the battery pack is seated properly Push in the main circuit breaker s reset button See IV Your Go Go Make certain the front to rear harness is firmly connected Be sure the power down timer feature has not been activated See below POWER DOWN TIMER FEATURE Your scooter is equipped with an energy saving automatic power down timer feature designed to preserve your scooter s battery life If you m
14. e is too low to operate the scooter Charge fully until charger and any metres indicate completion 3 The scooter s battery voltage is too high to operate the scooter Call your authorised Pride Dealer for assistance NH 5 Solenoid brake trip The manual freewheel lever may be in the freewheel position Remove the key then push the manual freewheel lever to the drive position restart your scooter NH ON 6 Throttle trip The throttle control lever may have been depressed while inserting the key Release the throttle control lever completely then reinsert the key gH HH NH NH NH 7 Throttle trip Throttle potentiometer fault or speed potentiometer fault Call your authorised Pride Dealer for assistance EE EE 8 The scooter s motor is disconnected Call your authorised Pride Dealer for assistance EE EE 9 Possible controller trip You may be attempting to install the battery pack while the key is inserted or the motor controller may be in overheat protective mode Shut down your scooter for minimum of several minutes to allow the controller to cool Or try reinserting the key into the key switch What if the motor runs but my scooter does not move Your scooter was probably left in freewheel mode B When manual freewheel lever is pushed forward the brakes are disengaged an
15. eat from your scooter 2 Use the attached ring to pull and remove the detent pin from the lower seat post 3 Raise or lower the upper seat post to the desired seat height 4 While holding the upper seat post at that height match up the adjustment holes in the upper and lower seat posts 5 Fully insert the detent pin 6 Replace the seat NOTE The supplied nut bolt and washers can be used as an alternative to the ball detent pin TILLER ADJUSTMENT KNOB Figure 9 Tiller Adjustment UPPER SEAT POST LOWER SEAT POST DETENT PIN Figure 10 Seat Height Adjustment 24 Go Go VIII DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY No tools are required to disassemble or assemble your scooter Always disassemble or assemble your scooter on a level dry surface with sufficient room for you to work Keep in mind that the disassembled sections of a scooter take up more floor space than the assembled scooter You can disassemble the Go Go into four pieces the seat the front section the rear section and the battery pack See figure 11 FRONT SECTION REAR SECTION BATTERY PACK SEAT Figure 11 Disassembled Scooter WARNING Lifting weight beyond your physical capability may result in personal injury Ask for assistance when necessary before disassembling your scooter Before disassembling the scooter remove the key and place the manual freewheel lever in the rearward drive position 1 From the
16. g 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 following the instructions and recommendations set forth in this manual or any other instructions or recommenda tions 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 you are unable 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 Pr
17. ger is plugged in it maintains the charge on your scooter s batteries but does not overcharge them We do not recommend that you charge your scooter s batteries for more than 24 consecu tive hours What if my scooter s batteries won t charge Ensure that both ends of the charger power lead are inserted fully How often must I charge the batteries Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge your scooter s batteries All day scooter use on a daily basis Wi Infrequent or sporadic scooter use With these considerations in mind you can determine how often and for how long you should charge your scooter s batteries We designed the off board charger so that it will not overcharge your scooter s batteries However you may encounter some problems if you do not charge your batteries often enough and if you do not charge them a regular basis Following the five guidelines below will provide safe and reliable battery operation and charging Ifyou use your scooter daily charge its batteries as soon as you finish using it for the day Your scooter will be ready each morning to give you a full day of service We recommend that you charge your scooter s batteries for 8 to 14 hours after daily use If you use your scooter once a week or less charge its batteries at least once a week for 12 to 14 hours at a time Keep your scooter s batteries fully charged Avoid deeply discharging your scooter
18. gs in this owner s manual may result in personal injury A CAUTION Failure to heed the cautions in this owner s manual may result in damage to your scooter Copyright 2004 Pride Mobility Products Ltd INFMANU2080 REV D August 2004 CONTENTS ic INTRODUCTION use 4 MEC ille er 6 lll SPEGIFICATIONDS ose ERU RU battle t Dun ee 14 VM YOURGO GO oir oo a S 16 V BATTERIES AND CHARGING osos eee 19 VI OPERATION Pe 23 COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS sess 24 VIII DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 25 IX OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1 1 1 sss eee 28 X BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING osos sese 29 XI CARE AND MAINTENANCE nen 31 Xil WARRANTY uota dt ne 32 Go Go 3 INTRODUCTION Welcome to Pride Mobility Products 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 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 understandin
19. he left Pull on the right handgrip to steer your scooter to the right Move the tiller to the center position to drive straight ahead Release the throttle control lever to decelerate and come to a complete stop The electromechanical disc park brake automatically engages when your scooter comes to a stop GETTING OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER 1 Bring your scooter to a complete stop 2 Removethe key from the key switch 3 Carefully and safely get out ofthe seat to either side of your scooter Go Go 23 VII COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT WARNING Remove the key from the key switch before adjusting the tiller Never attempt to adjust the tiller while the scooter is in motion Your scooter is equipped with an adjustable pivoting tiller 1 2 3 Turn the tiller adjustment knob anticlockwise to loosen the tiller See figure 9 Move the tiller to a comfortable position Turn the tiller adjustment knob clockwise to secure the tiller in position NOTE In order to lower the tiller to the scooter deck you must first remove the seat SEAT ROTATION The seat can be rotated to one of four positions in 90 increments 1 Pull up slightly on the seat 2 Rotate the seat 90 or 180 to the right or left to the desired position 3 Lower the seat and be sure it is locked into position SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The seat can be repositioned to different heights See figure 10 1 Remove the s
20. hed back position 4 Remove the charger power lead receptacle cover from the charger power lead receptacle and plug the 3 pin off board charger power lead into the receptacle 5 Extend the charger power lead from the off board battery charger and plug it into the wall outlet It is recom mended that you charge your batteries for 8 to 14 hours There are two LED s Light Emitting Diodes on the charger when lit Wi Green indicates power to the charger M Red indicates the batteries are charging When the red LED is no longer lit charging is complete 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 Go Go The Go Go will not run and the battery condition meter will not operate if the charger cord is not disconnected from the battery pack BATTERIES AND CHARGING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FAQS How does the charger work When your scooter s battery voltage is low the charger works harder sending more electrical current to the batteries to bring up their charge As the voltage approaches full charge the charger sends less and less electrical Go Go 19 V BATTERIES AND CHARGING current to the batteries When the batteries are fully charged the current sent by the charger is at nearly zero amperage Therefore when the char
21. ide 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 Ltd Unit 106 Heyford Park Camp Road Upper Heyford Oxfordshire OX25 SHA 4 Go Go 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 product registration card or this owner 5 manual contact us and we will be glad to send new one immediately Go Go 5 11 SAFETY GENERAL WARNING Do not operate your new scooter for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner s manual Your Go Go Is a state of the art life enhancement device designed to increase mobility Pride provides an exten sive 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 1 medical doctor physical therapist etc The contents of this ma
22. ies into the controlled mechanical energy that drives the scooter s wheels Go Go 17 IV YOUR GO GO BATTERY PACK The Go Go is equipped with an innovative easy to remove battery pack A handle on the top of the battery pack makes it easy to lift the pack off of the scooter with one hand The battery pack contains two 12 volt 12 AH batteries the charger power lead receptacle and the main circuit breaker reset button See figure 7 Yeo T BATTERY PACK HANDLE BATTERY PACK CHARGER POWER LEAD RECEPTACLE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER RESET BUTTON Figure 7 Battery Pack Charger Power Lead Receptacle The scooter s 3 pin off board charger lead plugs into this receptacle Main Circuit Breaker Reset Button When the voltage in your scooter s batteries becomes low or the 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 E The main circuit breaker reset button pops out when the breaker trips When the breaker trips the entire electrical system of your scooter shuts down Allow a minute or two for your scooter s electronics to rest Push in the reset button to reset the main circuit breaker Ifthe 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 OFF BOARD BATTERY CHA
23. ifthe door opens toward or away from you E Use your hand to turn the knob or push the handle or push bar E Drive your scooter gently and slowly forward to push door open Or drive your scooter gently and slowly rearward to pull the door open Go Go 11 11 SAFETY ELEVATORS Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that when pushed reopens the elevator door s B Ifyou are in 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 M Use care that pocketbooks packages or scooter accessories do not become caught in elevator doors LIFT ELEVATION PRODUCTS 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 BATTERIES 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 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
24. igure 12 gn AND WARNING After assembling the Go Go make absolutely certain the tiller lock knob is in the unlocked position before attempting to ride your scooter Go Go 27 IX OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For information concerning these optional accessories contact your authorised Pride Provider I Jl G Double Cane Crutch Holder Walker Holder Quad Cane Holder S Oxygen Tank Holder Rear Basket Front Basket QM Safety Cup Holder For Deluxe Seat Only ALSO AVAILABLE BUT NOT SHOWN Single Crutch Holder Wishbone Crutch Holder Forearm Crutch Holder Clip Double Crutch holder Clip Dust Cover 28 Go Go X BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING Any electromechanical device requires occasional troubleshooting However most problems that arise can usually be solved with a bit of thought and common sense Many of these problems occur because the batteries are not fully charged or because the batteries are worn down and can no longer hold a charge The diagnostic beep codes for your scooter are designed to help you perform basic troubleshooting quickly and easily A diagnostic beep code will sound in the event one ofthe conditions listed below develops NOTE Your scooter will not run unless the beep code condition is resolved and the scooter has been turned off then turned back on EE a oe o Battery voltag
25. ing 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 This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or fall To avoid personal injury or property damage always exercise common sense when cornering BRAKING INFORMATION Your scooter is equipped with these powerful brake systems Regenerative Uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the throttle control lever returns to the centre stop position 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 Go Go 9 Il SAFETY OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES 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 Reduce your scooter s speed when driving on uneven terrain and or soft surfaces Avoid tall grass that can become tangled in the running gear Avoid loosely packed gravel and sand If you feel unsure about a driving surface avoid that surface STATIONARY OBSTACLES
26. ise 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 Other inclines may be natural or if man made not designed specifically for scooters Figures 1 and 1 Aillustrate 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 Go Go 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 68 kg 91kg 113 kg 68 kg 91kg 113 kg 11 stone 14 stone 18 stone 11 stone 14 stone 18 stone 150 Ibs 200 Ibs 250 Ibs 150 Ibs 200 Ibs 250 Ibs 14 1 12 3 10 5 12 3 10 5 8 7 QUO O Oam Figure 1 Maximum Recommended Incline Angles Figure 1A Maximum Recommended Incline Angles With Rear Basket Or Oxygen Tank WARNING Never use an oxygen tank weighing more than 5 8 kg 13 Ibs Never fill the rear basket with contents exceeding 5 8 kg 13 Ibs WARNING Any attempt to climb or descend slopes steeper than that
27. istakenly leave the key in the key switch but do not use your scooter for approxi mately 20 minutes the scooter s controller shuts down automatically Ifthe power down timer feature takes effect perform the following steps to resume normal operation 1 Remove the key from the key switch 2 Insert the key back into the key switch If you experience any problems with your scooter that you are not able to solve contact your authorised Pride Provider for information maintenance and service 30 Go Go CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your scooter requires a minimal amount of care and maintenance If you do not feel confident in your ability to perform the maintenance listed below you may schedule inspection and maintenance with your authorised Pride Provider The following areas require periodic inspection and or care and maintenance TYRE CONDITION AND TREAD WEAR B Regularly inspect your scooter s tyres for signs of wear M Usea rubber conditioner on your scooter s tyre sidewalls to help to preserve them WARNING Do not apply rubber conditioner on tyre tread this may cause the tyres to become dangerously slippery EXTERIOR SURFACES B Bumpers and trim benefit from an occasional application of rubber or vinyl conditioner WARNING Do not apply a rubber or vinyl conditioner on a scooter s vinyl seat or floorboard mats they will become dangerously slippery The scooter shroud is made from durable ABS plastic and coated
28. ition and tyre condition Go Go 15 IV YOUR GO GO TILLER CONSOLE The tiller console houses all controls needed to drive your scooter including the key switch throttle control levers horn button speed adjustment dial and the battery condition meter 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 BATTERY CONDITION METER SPEED ADJUSTMENT DIAL HORN BUTTON KEY INSERTED INTO KEY SWITCH THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER THROTTLE CONTROL mm LEVER Figure 5 Tiller Console Key Switch Fully insert the key into the key switch to power up turn on your scooter B Remove 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 Place your right hand on right handgrip and your left hand on the left handgrip E Use your right thumb to push the right side ofthe lever to disengage your scooter s brakes and move forward Release the lever and allow your scooter to come to a complete stop before pushing the other side of the lever to move in reverse B When the throttle is completely released it automatically returns to
29. ll 12 volts each Why do my new batteries seem weak Deep cycle batteries employ a different chemical technology than that used in car batteries nickel cadmium batteries nicads or in other common battery types Deep cycle batteries are specifically designed to provide power drain down their charge and then accept a relatively quick recharge We work closely with our battery manufacturer to provide batteries that best suit your scooter s specific electrical demands Fresh batteries arrive daily at Pride and are shipped fully charged to our customers During shipping the batteries may encounter temperature extremes that may influence their initial performance Heat diminishes the charge on the battery cold slows the available power and extends the time needed to recharge the battery It may take a few days for the temperature of your scooter s batteries to stabilise and adjust to their new room or ambient temperature WARNING If your scooter s batteries become frozen do not attempt to charge them Cold or frozen batteries should be allowed to warm up for several days prior to recharging It takes a few charging cycles partial draining followed by full recharging to establish the critical chemical balance that is essential to a deep cycle battery s peak performance and long life Follow these steps to properly break in your scooter s new batteries for maximum efficiency and service life 1 Fully recharge any new
30. nual 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 your 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 Below are some precautions tips and other safety considerations that will help the user become accustomed to operating the scooter safely MODIFICATIONS Pride has designed and engineered your scooter to provide maximum mobility and utility A wide range of acces sories 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 unles
31. ontal to the scooter floorboard 2 Fully tighten the tiller adjustment knob 3 Push back the seat post to pivot the scooter s rear section rearwards until the rear section is standing vertically on its rear bumper See figure 16 4 Lift the front section up until the lower pegs are no longer in the curved locking brackets See figure 17 4 MG CURVED LOCKING Figure 16 Frame Positioning Figure 17 Frame Lockup 5 Carefully lift the front section away from the rear section See figure 18 Figure 18 Frame Sections ASSEMBLY l Position the front and rear sections of your scooter as shown in figure 18 2 Align the lower curved locking brackets ofthe front section with the corresponding pegs on the front ofthe rear section See figure 17 3 Holding the seat post slowly pivot the rear section forward until the curved locking brackets are fully con nected onto the top rear pegs See figure 16 4 Loosen tiller adjustment knob raise the tiller then retighten the tiller adjustment knob Secure the togglelatch See figure 15 B Lower the toggle latch buckle B Push back on the toggle latch so it locks into place Connect the front to rear harness Reinstall the battery pack by lowering it into place Replace the seat and rotate it until it locks into its correct position Unlock the front wheel by turning the tiller lock knob 90 anticlockwise See f
32. personal injury Keep your hands away from the tyres when driving 12 Go Go Il SAFETY PRESCRIPTION DRUGS 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 Go Go 13 Ill SPECIFICATIONS 0697 gt 30 5 cm 33 cm 12 13 3 Wheel 94 cm 37 4 Wheel 99 cm 39 40 60 cm 16 3 Wheel 81 cm 32 4 Wheel 109 cm 43 Turning Radius C 2 Turning 48 25 19 Figure 4 Go Go Dimensions 19 cm AD as AEG Figure 4A Front And Rear Tyre Dimensions 14 Go Go SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 3 Wheel
33. s authorised by Pride Unauthorised modi fications may result in personal injury and or damage to your scooter REMOVABLE PARTS 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 ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS Your scooter s road performance features may be influenced by electromagnetic fields caused by cellular tele phones or other radiating devices such as hand held radios radio and television stations wireless computer links microwave sources and paging transmitters 6 Go Go 11 SAFETY PRE RIDE 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 B Check all electrical connections Make sure they are tight and not corroded B Check the brakes M Check battery charge If you discover a problem contact your authorised Pride Provider for assistance WEIGHT LIMITATIONS Your Go Go is rated fora 113 kg 250 Ib maximum weight limit 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
34. shown in figures 1 and 1A may put your scooter in an unstable position and cause it to tip resulting in personal injury 8 Go Go 11 SAFETY 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 NOTE When negotiating ramps if the throttle control lever is released while moving forward the powered scooter may rollback approximately 30 5 cm 1 foot before the brake engages If the throttle control lever is released while moving in reverse the powered scooter may rollback approximately one meter 3 feet before the brake engages WARNING Do not exceed the incline guidelines or any other specifications presented in this manual Figure 2 Normal Driving Position Figure 2A Increased Stability Driving Position 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 steer
35. the battery pack halves together Flip the battery pack back over so the handle is facing up and remove the lid Remove the red positive and black negative battery leads from the battery by pulling them straight away from the battery terminal 6 Remove the battery or batteries to be replaced SARS Nr Battery Replacement 1 Put the new battery or batteries back into the battery pack battery terminals facing up 2 Reconnect the two 2 battery leads to the battery terminals B Red lead to positive terminal Black lead to negative terminal 3 Replace the lid and carefully flip the battery pack over so the handle is facing down 4 Replace and tighten all the screws that hold the battery pack together 5 Reinstall the battery pack back onto the scooter BATTERY DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery immediately enclose it in a plastic bag and call your authorised Pride Provider for instructions on disposal Your authorised Pride Provider will also have the necessary informa tion on battery recycling which is our recommended course of action 22 Go Go VI OPERATION BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR SCOOTER B Have you fully charged the batteries See V Batteries and Charging Isthe manual freewheel lever in the drive rearward position Never leave the manual freewheel lever pushed forward unless you are manually pushing your scooter Isthetiller lock knob in the unlocked posi
36. the center stop position and engages your scooter s brakes Horn Button The key must be fully inserted into the key switch for the horn to be operational WI This button activates a warning horn E Do not hesitate to use the warning horn when doing so may prevent accident or injury Speed Adjustment Dial This dial allows you to preselect and limit your scooter s top speed Theimage ofthe tortoise represents the slowest speed setting The image ofthe hare represents the fastest speed setting Battery Condition Meter When the key is fully inserted into the key switch this meter indicates approximate battery strength For further informa tion on the battery conditon meter see V Batteries and Charging 16 Go Go IV YOUR GO GO REAR SECTION The manual freewheel lever anti tip wheels and motor transaxle assembly are located on the rear section of your scooter See figure 6 MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER WARNING Before placing your scooter into or taking it out of freewheel mode re move the key from the key switch Never sit on a scooter when it is in freewheel mode Never put scooter in free wheel mode on any incline Manual Freewheel Lever Whenever you need or want to push your ANTI TIP WHEELS scooter for short distances you can put it in freewheel mode Figure 6 Rear Section E The manual freewheel lever is located at the top right of the rear section Push forward on the manual freewheel
37. tion See VIII Disassembly and Assembly GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER 1 Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch switch This will prevent the scooter from moving if accidental throttle control lever contact is made WARNING Never attempt to board or exit your scooter without first removing the key from the key Stand at the side of your scooter Make certain that the seat 1s locked securely in position Position yourself comfortably and securely in the seat Make certain that your feet are safely on the floorboard Unc SN PRE RIDE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS Are you positioned comfortably in the seat Is the seat at the proper height Is the seat securely in place Is the tiller at a comfortable setting and locked securely in place See VII Comfort Adjustments Is the key fully inserted into the key switch See IV Your Go Go Does the scooter s horn work properly Is your proposed path clear of people pets and obstacles Have you planned your route to avoid adverse terrain and as many inclines as possible OPERATING YOUR SCOOTER After planning your route Setthe speed adjustment dial to your desired speed E Press your thumb against the appropriate throttle control lever The electromechanical disc park brake automatically disengages and the scooter accelerates smoothly to the speed you preselected with the speed adjustment dial Pull on the left handgrip to steer your scooter to t
38. to observe weight limitations WARNING Do not carry passengers on your scooter Carrying passengers may result in personal injury and or property damage 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 Power down your scooter See VI Operation E Ensure that your scooter is not in freewheel mode See IV Your Go Go B Make certain that the seat is locked into place and the key is removed from the key switch WARNING Position yourself as far back as possible in the scooter seat to prevent the scooter from tipping and causing injury WARNING If you have the optional seat upgrade with armrests avoid using your armrests for weight bearing purposes Such use may cause your Go Go 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 Go Go 7 Il SAFETY INCLINE INFORMATION More and more
39. unlocked position see figure 12 lock the front wheel by pushing the tiller lock knob in and turning it clockwise 90 See figure 12A UNLOCKED LOCKED POSITION POSITION Figure 12 Tiller Lock Knob Figure 12A Tiller Lock Knob Unlocked Locked WARNING Before getting onto your scooter always check that the tiller lock knob is in the un locked position Attempting to ride your scooter with the tiller lock knob in the locked position can result in personal injury 2 Remove the seat by lifting it straight up and off of the scooter Go Go 25 VIII DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 3 Remove battery pack M The battery pack is held in place by a reusable fastener Use the battery pack handle to pull the battery pack up and away from the scooter See figure 13 4 Unplug the front to rear harness See figure 14 Figure 13 Removing Battery Pack Figure 14 Front To Rear Harness Toggle Latch Release 1 Pushin the toggle latch release button while pulling forward on the toggle latch See figure 15 2 Rotate the toggle latch buckle over the top of the toggle latch until it snaps into its retainer See figure 15A TOGGLE LATCH BUCKLE TOGGLE LATCH TOGGLE LATCH RELEASE BUTTON 7 i Figure 15 Toggle Latch Latched Figure 15A Toggle Latch Unlatched 26 Go Go VIII DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY Frame Separation 1 Loosen the tiller adjustment knob and lower the tiller until it is horiz
40. ur 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 FREEWHEEL MODE Your scooter 15 equipped with manual freewheel lever that when disengaged allows the scooter to be pushed For more information about how to place your scooter into and out of freewheel mode See IV Your Go Go 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 The scooter could roll uncontrollably on its own causing personal injury PREVENTING UNINTENDED MOVEMENT WARNING If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period of time turn off the power This will prevent unexpected motion from inadvertent throttle control lever contact Failure to do so may result in personal injury STAIRS AND ESCALATORS Scooters are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators Always use an elevator WARNING Do not use your scooter to negotiate steps or escalators You may cause injury to yourself and to others and damage your scooter DOORS E Determine
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