Owner’s Manual
Includes LX10, LX11, and LX12
ATTENTION:
Please read the content
of your owner’s manual
before operating your
power chairꢀ
“Pride LX10”
Exeter, PA
Stꢀ Catharines, ON
1-800-800-8586
wwwꢀpridemobilityꢀcom
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C O N T E N T S
Iꢀ
INTRODUCTIONꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 4
IIꢀ SAFETY ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 6
IIIꢀ EMI/RFI ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 13
IVꢀ UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLYꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 15
Vꢀ YOUR PRIDE LX ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 18
VIꢀ COMFORT ADJUSTMENTSꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 22
VIIꢀ DISASSEMBLY ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 24
VIIIꢀBATTERIES AND CHARGING ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 25
IXꢀ OPERATIONꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 28
Xꢀ CARE AND MAINTENANCE ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 34
XIꢀ WARRANTY ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ 40
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I ꢀ I N T R O D U C T I O N
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride)ꢀ Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pride
Power Chairꢀ The Pride Power Chair design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern,
attractive stylingꢀ We are certain that the design features and trouble-free operation of your new power chair will
add convenience to your daily livingꢀ
At Pride, your safety is important to usꢀ Please read and follow all of the instructions in this manual before you
attempt to operate your power chair for the first timeꢀ These instructions were produced for your benefitꢀ Your
understanding of these instructions is essential for the safe operation of your new power chairꢀ
Pride is not liable for damage to property or personal injury arising out of unsafe use of a power chairꢀ 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 recommendations contained
in other power chair related literature issued by Pride or contained on the power chair itselfꢀ
This owner’s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information available at the time of
publicationꢀ We reserve the right to make changes as they become necessaryꢀ Any changes to our products may
cause slight variations between the illustrations and explanations in this manual and the product you have purchasedꢀ
If you experience any problems with your power chair that you are unable to solve, or if you do not feel capable of
safely following any of the instructions and/or recommendations as contained in this manual, please contact your
authorized Pride provider for assistanceꢀ
Once you understand how to operate and take care of your power chair, we are certain that it will give you years of
trouble-free service and enjoymentꢀ
Information Exchange
We want to hear your questions, comments, and suggestions about this manualꢀ We would also like to hear about
the safety and reliability of your new power chair, and about the service you received from your authorized Pride
providerꢀ
Please notify us of any change of address, so we can keep you apprised of important information about safety, new
products, and new options that can increase your ability to use and enjoy your power chairꢀ Please feel free to
contact us at the address below:
Pride Mobility Products Corporation
Attn: Customer Care Department
182 Susquehanna Avenue
Exeter, PA 18643-2694
customercare@pridemobilityꢀcom
800-424-8205
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Pride Owners Club
As an owner of a Pride product, you are invited to register your product’s warranty and enroll in the Pride Owners
Clubꢀ You may do so by filling out and returning your enclosed registration card or by visiting Pride’s web site at
wwwꢀpridemobilityꢀcomꢀ 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 friendsꢀ
From our home page, select “Owners Club” to enter a page dedicated to current and potential Pride product
ownersꢀYou will gain access to interviews, stories, recreation ideas, daily living tips, product and funding information,
and interactive message boardsꢀ These message boards invited you to communicate with other Pride customers as
well as Pride representatives who are available to assist you with any questions or concerns you may haveꢀ
My Authorized Pride Provider Is:
Name:_______________________________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date:________________________________________________________________________
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 immediatelyꢀ
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I I ꢀ S A F E T Y
SAFETY
WARNING! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time without completely reading and
understanding this owner’s manualꢀ
Your power chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobilityꢀ Pride provides an
extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the power chair userꢀ Please be aware that the final
selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of power chair to be used is the responsibility of the power
chair user, who is capable of making such a decision, and his/her healthcare professional (iꢀeꢀ, medical doctor,
physical therapist, etcꢀ)ꢀ
The contents of this manual are based on the expectation that a mobility device expert has properly fitted the power
chair 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 productꢀ
There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the power chair user will need to practice
operating the power chair in the presence of a trained attendantꢀ A trained attendant can be defined as a family
member or care professional specially trained in assisting a power chair user in various daily living activitiesꢀ
As you begin using your power chair during daily activities, you will probably encounter situations in which you
will need some practiceꢀ Simply take your time and you will soon be in full and confident control as you maneuver
through doorways, on and off of elevators, up and down ramps, and over moderate terrainꢀ
Below are some precautions, tips, and other safety considerations that will help the user become accustomed to
operating the power chair safelyꢀ
Modifications
Pride has designed and engineered your power chair to provide maximum mobility and utilityꢀ A wide range of
accessories is available from your authorized Pride provider to further customize your power chair to better suit
your needs and/or preferencesꢀ However, under no circumstances should you modify, add, remove, or disable any
feature, part, or function of your power chairꢀ
WARNING! Do not modify your power chair in any way not authorized by Prideꢀ Unauthorized
modifications may result in personal injury and/or damage to your power chairꢀ
Pre-Ride Safety Check
Get to know the feel of your power chair and its capabilitiesꢀ Pride recommends that you perform a safety check
before each use to make sure your power chair operates smoothly and safelyꢀ See Xꢀ “Care and Maintenanceꢀ”
Perform the following inspections prior to using your power chair:
n Check for proper tire inflationꢀ Maintain 30-35 psi in each tire (if equipped with pneumatic tires)ꢀ
n Check all electrical connectionsꢀ Make sure they are tight and not corrodedꢀ
n Check all controller connections to the electronics trayꢀ Make sure they are secured properlyꢀ
n Check the brakesꢀ See Xꢀ “Care and Maintenanceꢀ”
n Check battery chargeꢀ SeeVIIIꢀ “Batteries and Chargingꢀ”
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NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your authorized Pride provider for assistanceꢀ
Weight Limitations
Your power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacityꢀ Please refer to the specifications table for this limitꢀ
WARNING! Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty and may result in personal injury
and/or damage to your power chairꢀ Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/or property
damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitationsꢀ
WARNING! Do not carry passengers on your power chairꢀ Carrying passengers on your power
chair may result in personal injury and/or property damageꢀ
Tire Inflation
If your power chair is equipped with pneumatic tires, you should check or have the air pressure checked at least
once a weekꢀ Proper inflation pressures will prolong the life of your tires and help ensure the smooth operation of
your power chairꢀ
WARNING! It is important that 30-35 psi tire pressure be maintained in pneumatic tires at all
timesꢀ Do not underinflate or overinflate your tiresꢀ Low pressure may result in loss of control,
and overinflated tires may burstꢀ Failure to maintain 30-35 psi tire pressure in pneumatic tires at
all times may result in tire and/or wheel failure, causing serious personal injury and/or damage to
your power chairꢀ
WARNING! Inflate your power chair drive tires from a regulated air source with an available
pressure gaugeꢀ Inflating your tires from an unregulated air source could overinflate them, resulting
in a burst tire and/or personal injuryꢀ
Incline Information
More and more buildings have ramps with specified degrees of inclination, designed for easy and safe accessꢀ
Some ramps may have turning switchbacks (180-degree turns) that require you to have good cornering skills on
your power chairꢀ
n Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other inclineꢀ
n Take wide swings with your power chair’s front wheels around any tight cornersꢀ If you do that, the power
chair’s rear wheels will follow a wide arc, not cut the corner short, and not bump into or get hung up on any
railing cornersꢀ
n When driving down a ramp, keep the power chair’s speed adjustment set to the slowest speed setting to ensure
a safely controlled descentꢀ See IXꢀ “Operationꢀ”
n Avoid sudden stops and startsꢀ
When climbing an incline, try to keep your power chair movingꢀ If you must stop, start up again slowly and then
accelerate cautiouslyꢀ When driving down an incline, set your power chair to the slowest setting and drive in the
forward direction onlyꢀ If your power chair starts to move down the incline faster than you anticipated or desired,
allow it to come to a complete stop by releasing the joystick, then push the joystick forward slightly to ensure a
safely controlled descentꢀ
WARNING! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of the inclineꢀ
Drive your power chair straight up the inclineꢀ This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or a
fallꢀ Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an inclineꢀ
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WARNING! You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline (iꢀeꢀ, areas covered
with snow, ice, cut grass, or wet leaves)ꢀ
WARNING! When on any sort of an incline or decline, never place the power chair in freewheel
mode while seated on it or standing next to itꢀ Doing so may result in personal injury and/or
damage to your power chairꢀ
WARNING! Never travel down an incline backwardsꢀ This may result in personal injuryꢀ
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all handicap public access ramps are required to
have a maximum slope of 5°ꢀ Therefore, Pride recommends that the maximum slope of an incline you attempt to
safely ascend or descend on your power chair does not exceed 5°ꢀ See figure 1ꢀ
WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than 5° may put your power chair in
an unstable position and cause it to tip, resulting in personal injuryꢀ
Figure 1. Maximum Safe Angle (Ascending and Descending)
Braking Information
Your power chair is equipped with two powerful brake systems:
1ꢀ Regenerative — uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the joystick returns to the center/stop positionꢀ
2ꢀ Disc Park Brake — activates mechanically after regenerative braking slows the vehicle to near stop, or when
power is removed from the system for any reasonꢀ
Cornering Information
While your power chair is equipped with rear caster wheels in back and anti-tip wheels in front, excessively high
cornering speeds can still create the possibility of tippingꢀ 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 changesꢀ High cornering speeds are
not recommendedꢀ If you feel that you may tip over in a corner, reduce your speed and steering angle (iꢀeꢀ, lessen
the sharpness of the turn) to prevent your power chair from tippingꢀ
WARNING! When cornering sharply, reduce your speedꢀ This greatly reduces the possibility of a
tip or fallꢀ To avoid personal injury and/or property damage, always exercise common sense
when corneringꢀ
Outdoor Driving Surfaces
Your power chair is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level surfaces
composed of concrete, blacktop, or asphaltꢀ However, Pride recognizes that there will be times when you will
encounter other surface typesꢀ For this reason, your power chair is designed to perform admirably on packed soil,
grass, and gravelꢀ Feel free to use your power chair safely on lawns and in park areasꢀ
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nReduce your power chair’s speed when driving on uneven terrain and/or soft surfacesꢀ
nAvoid tall grass that can entangle the running gearꢀ
nAvoid loosely packed gravel and sandꢀ
nIf you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surfaceꢀ
Freewheel Mode
Your power chair is equipped with a manual freewheel lever to allow for manual maneuverability by a trained
attendantꢀ For more information about how to place your power chair into and out of freewheel mode, see Vꢀ “Your
Pride LXꢀ”
WARNING! Do not use your power chair in freewheel mode without an attendant presentꢀ Personal
injury may resultꢀ
WARNING! Do not attempt to personally place your power chair in freewheel mode while seated
on itꢀ Personal injury may resultꢀ Ask an attendant for assistance if necessaryꢀ
WARNING! Do not place your power chair in freewheel mode while on an inclineꢀ The chair could
roll uncontrollably on its own, causing personal injuryꢀ
Stationary Obstacles (Steps, Curbs, etc*)
Proceed with extreme caution when driving near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges and/or drop-offs (curbs, porches,
stairs, etcꢀ)ꢀ The correct method for approaching a curb is illustrated in figure 2ꢀ
Figure 2. Correct Curb Approach
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair climb or descend an obstacle that is higher
than two inches unless you have the assistance of an attendantꢀ
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair proceed backward down any step, curb, or
other obstacleꢀ This may cause the power chair to tip and cause personal injuryꢀ
Public Streets and Roadways
WARNING! You should not operate your power chair on public streets and roadwaysꢀ Be aware
that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your power chairꢀ Obey all
local pedestrian traffic rulesꢀ Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with extreme
cautionꢀ
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Stairs and Escalators
Power chairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalatorsꢀ Always use an elevatorꢀ
WARNING! Never use your power chair to negotiate steps or escalatorsꢀ You may cause injury to
yourself and to others and/or damage your power chairꢀ
Doors
nDetermine if the door opens toward or away from youꢀ
nDrive your power chair gently and slowly forward to push the door openꢀ Or drive your power chair gently
and slowly backward to pull the door openꢀ
Elevators
Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the elevator door(s)ꢀ
nIf you are in the doorway of an elevator when the door(s) begin to close, push on the rubber door edge or
allow the rubber door edge to contact the power chair and the door will reopenꢀ
nUse care that pocketbooks, packages, or power chair accessories do not become caught in elevator doorsꢀ
EMI & RFI
Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can cause
unintended motion of electric mobility vehiclesꢀ Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy (EM)ꢀ When
EM adversely affects the operation of an electronic device, it is called Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) or
Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)ꢀ For more information, see IIIꢀ “EMI/RFIꢀ”
Lift/Elevation Products
If you will be traveling with your power chair, you may find it necessary to use a lift/elevation product to aid in
transportationꢀ 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 productꢀ
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 power chairꢀ
Transfers
Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires a good sense of balanceꢀ Always have an attendant or
healthcare professional present while learning to properly transfer yourselfꢀ
To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recommends that you or a trained attendant perform the following tasks
before attempting a transfer:
n Turn the power offꢀ See IXꢀ “Operationꢀ”
n Ensure your power chair is not in freewheel modeꢀ See Vꢀ “Your Pride LXꢀ”
n Turn both caster wheels toward the transfer destination to improve power chair stability during transferꢀ
n Make sure both armrests are flipped up or removed from your power chairꢀ
n Flip the footrest up, or move the leg rests aside; this will help to keep your feet from getting caught on the
footrest or the leg rests during the transferꢀ
n Reduce the distance between your power chair and the object you are transferring ontoꢀ
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WARNING! Before transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the power chair seat
to prevent the power chair from tipping forward during transfer and causing injuryꢀ
WARNING! Avoid using your armrests for weight bearing purposesꢀ Such use may cause the
power chair to tip and cause personal injuryꢀ
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the footrestꢀ Such use may cause the power chair
to tip and cause personal injuryꢀ
Positioning Belts
Your authorized Pride provider, therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for determining
your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your power chair safelyꢀ
WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your power chair, make sure it is
fastened securelyꢀ Serious personal injury may result if you fall from the power chairꢀ
WARNING! The positioning belt is not designed for use as a seat belt in a motor vehicleꢀ Nor is
your power chair suitable for use as a seat in any vehicleꢀ Anyone traveling in a vehicle should be
properly belted into seats approved by the vehicle manufacturerꢀ
WARNING! Do not sit on your power chair while it is in a moving vehicleꢀ Personal injury and/or
property damage may resultꢀ
WARNING! Always be sure your power chair and its batteries are properly secured when it is
being transportedꢀ Failure to do so may result in personal injury and/or damage to your power
chairꢀ
Inclement Weather Precautions
WARNING! Pride recommends that you do not operate your power chair in icy or slippery conditions
or on salted surfaces (iꢀeꢀ, walks or roads)ꢀ Such use may adversely affect the performance and
safety of your power chair, resulting in an accident and personal injuryꢀ
WARNING! Do not expose your power chair to any type of moisture at any time (rain, snow, mist,
or wash)ꢀ Such exposure can damage your power chairꢀ Never operate your power chair if it has
been exposed to moisture until it has dried thoroughlyꢀ
Reaching and Bending
Never reach, lean, or bend while driving your power chairꢀ If it is absolutely necessary to reach, lean, or bend while
seated on your power chair, it is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the power chair from
tippingꢀ Pride recommends that the power chair user determine his/her personal limitations and practice bending
and reaching in the presence of a qualified healthcare professionalꢀ
WARNING! Do not bend, lean, or reach for objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by reaching
down between your kneesꢀ Movements such as these may change your center of gravity and the weight
distribution of the power chairꢀ This may cause your power chair to tip, possibly resulting in personal injuryꢀ
Keep your hands away from the tires when drivingꢀ
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Batteries
In addition to following the warnings below, be sure to comply with all other battery handling informationꢀ For
more information about your power chair’s batteries, see VIIIꢀ “Batteries and Chargingꢀ”
WARNING! Power chair batteries weigh approximately 60 pounds eachꢀ If you are unable to lift that much
weight, be sure to get helpꢀ Lifting beyond your capacity can result in personal injuryꢀ
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compoundsꢀ Wash
hands after handlingꢀ
WARNING! Always protect the batteries from freezingandnever charge a frozen batteryꢀCharging a frozen
battery may result in personal injury and/or damage to the batteryꢀ
Preventing Unintended movement
WARNING! If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period of time, turn off
the powerꢀ This will prevent unexpected motion from inadvertent joystick contactꢀ This will also eliminate
the possibility of unintended chair movement from electromagnetic (EM) sourcesꢀ Failure to do so may
result in personal injuryꢀ
Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations
Users must exercise care and common sense when operating a power chairꢀ This includes awareness of safety
issues when taking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the user has specific physical limitationsꢀ
WARNING! Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or over-the-counter medication or if you
have certain physical limitationsꢀ Some medications and limitations may impair your ability to operate
your power chair in a safe mannerꢀ
Alcohol
The power chair user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her power chairꢀ This includes
awareness of safety issues while under the influence of alcoholꢀ
WARNING! Do not operate your power chair while you are under the influence of alcohol, as this may
impair your ability to operate your power chair in a safe mannerꢀ
Removable Parts
WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move a power chair by any of its removable partsꢀ Personal injury and/
or damage to the power chair may resultꢀ
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EMI/RFI
Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can cause
unintended motion of power chairsꢀ Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energyꢀ When this energy adversely
affects the operation of an electronic device, it is called Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) or Radio Frequency
Interference (RFI)ꢀ
WARNING! Radio waves may interfere with the control of power chairsꢀ
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The following FAQs summarize what you should know about EMI/RFIꢀ Use this information to minimize the risk
that EMI/RFI will affect your power chairꢀ
Where do radio waves come from?
Radio waves are emitted from the antennas of cellular phones, mobile two-way radios (such as walkie-talkies),
radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, wireless computer links, microwave sources, and
paging transmittersꢀ Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energyꢀ Because electromagnetic energy is more
intense closer to the transmitting antenna (source of emission), the electromagnetic energy fields from two-way
radios are of special concern to power chair usersꢀ
If my power chair is affected by EMI/RFI, what kind of motion should I expect?
This is hard to predictꢀ It would depend on a number of factors:
n Strength of the radio waves
n Construction of the power chair
n Position of the power chair (whether it is on level ground or on an incline)
n Whether or not the power chair is in motion
An affected power chair’s movement can be erraticꢀ It may move by itself or come to a sudden stopꢀ Furthermore,
it is possible for EMI/RFI to unexpectedly release the brakes on a power chairꢀ Some intense sources of EMI/RFI
can even damage the control system of the power chairꢀ
Is there any way to know for sure whether radio waves are responsible for the unintended motion of my
power chair?
Unfortunately, interference from radio wave sources may be difficult to recognize, since the signals from these
sources are invisible and may be intermittentꢀ However, the FDA recommends that you report all incidents of
unintended motion or brake release to the power chair manufacturer and, if possible, note whether there was a
radio wave source nearby at the time of the incidentꢀ
Has anyone been hurt from erratic, unintended motion of power chairs?
The FDA has reports of injuries that resulted from the apparent uncontrolled motion of power chairsꢀ However, it
is unclear how many of these incidents were actually caused by radio wave interferenceꢀ
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Are all power chairs susceptible to EMI/RFI?
Each make and model of chair differs in its ability to resist electromagnetic interferenceꢀ That is, each has a
particular level of “immunity” to interference, measured in volts per meter (V/m)ꢀ A higher immunity level offers
greater protectionꢀ In other words, a power chair with a high immunity level is less likely to be affected by a strong
radio source than one with a low immunity levelꢀ
What is the FDA doing about the problem?
The FDA has written to the manufacturers of power chairs and requested that they test their new products to be
sure that they provide a reasonable degree of immunity against EMI/RFIꢀ The letter states that power chairs should
have an immunity of at least 20 V/mꢀ This provides a reasonable degree of protection against the common sources
of EMI/RFIꢀ
The FDA has also requested that these manufacturers clearly label their products with the immunity level, or state
that the immunity level is not knownꢀ The labeling and informational material supplied with the power chair must
explain what the immunity level means, and the labeling or informational material must warn users about the
possibility of EMI/RFI and how to avoid itꢀ In addition, the FDA has recommended that manufacturers establish an
educational program to inform users of power chairs, and their caregivers, about the problems associated with
EMI/RFI, and the actions they can take to minimize the riskꢀ
What can I do to find out if my power chair is likely to be affected by EMI/RFI?
If you’ve had your power chair for a long time and haven’t experienced any unintended motion, it is not likely that
you will have problems in the futureꢀ But it is always possible that problems could arise if you are close to a source
of radio wavesꢀ Therefore, it is very important to be alert to this possibilityꢀ The Pride LX meets or exceeds an
immunity level of at least 20 V/mꢀ
What can I do to reduce the risk that my power chair could be affected by EMI/RFI?
Here are some precautions you can take:
n Do not turn on or use hand-held personal communications devices, such as citizens band (CB) radios and
cellular phones, while the power chair is onꢀ
n Be aware of nearby transmitters, such as radio or TV stations and hand-held or mobile two-way radios, and
try not to come close to themꢀ For example, if you are in a power chair with an immunity level of 20 V/m,
you should remain at least three feet from a hand-held two-way radio and ten feet from a mobile two-way
radioꢀ
n Be aware that adding accessories and/or components, or modifying the power chair may make it more
susceptible to interference from radio wave sourcesꢀ There is no easy way to evaluate their effect upon the
overall immunity of the power chairꢀ
What should I do if my power chair moves unexpectedly?
If unintended motion or brake release occurs, turn the power chair off as soon as it is safe to do soꢀ Call Pride at
800-424-8205 to report the incidentꢀ
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I V ꢀ U N P A C K I N G A N D A S S E M B L Y
The contents of your Pride LX box are as follows: one (1) base assembly, one (1) seatback, two (2) battery boxes,
one (1) controller box, one (1) battery charger box, and one (1) accessories boxꢀ The accessories box contains: one
(1) battery frame, four (4) battery tray ball detent pins, one (1) toolkit, six (6) tie-wraps, two (2) anti-tip wheels, and
two (2) swing-away leg restsꢀ The toolkit contains all of the tools that you will need for assemblyꢀ
To unpack and assemble the Pride LX:
1ꢀ Remove the contents and take inventoryꢀ If any parts are missing, contact your authorized Pride provider
immediatelyꢀ See figure 3ꢀ
2ꢀ Unfold the seat base assemblyꢀ
3ꢀ Install each battery into a battery boxꢀ See figure 4ꢀ
4ꢀ Install the battery trayꢀ See figure 5ꢀ Make sure the tabs are facing upwards so that the middle of the
tray can only fold upꢀ
5ꢀ Install the battery boxes into the battery frameꢀ Make sure that both main circuit breakers are on the
right side of the base assemblyꢀ Connect the two red connectorsꢀ Connect the straps to secure the battery
boxesꢀ Adjust for tightness as necessaryꢀ See figure 6ꢀ
WHITE CABLE
RED CABLE
BASE ASSEMBLY
BATTERY BOXES
BATTERY BOX
BATTERY
CHARGER
ACCESSORIES
SEATBACK
CONTROLLER
Figure 3. Pride LX Components
Figure 4. Battery Installation
INSTALL BALL DETENT PINS HEREꢀ
FLAT SIDE FACES UPꢀ
Figure 5. Battery Tray Installation
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6ꢀ Remove the plastic wrap from the seat posts and remove the seatback screwsꢀ See figure 6ꢀ
7ꢀ Flip up the armrestsꢀ
8ꢀ Unfold the seatback and insert the canes into base assemblyꢀ The smaller pouch faces rearwardꢀ
You may store the toolkit in the smaller pouchꢀ
9ꢀ Insert the seatback screws back into the seat canes with the screw head on the insideꢀ See figure 7ꢀ
10ꢀ Install two tie-wraps to secure the seatbackꢀ See figure 8ꢀ
11ꢀ The controller is shipped so that it may be installed on either armrestꢀ Once you have determined which armrest
to use, install the controller bracket so it is on the inside of the controllerꢀ The bracket is installed either on the left
side of the controller for a right-hand application or on the right side for a left-hand applicationꢀ Then place the
decal over the holes on the other sideꢀ See figure 9ꢀ
12ꢀ Insert the controller into the armrestꢀ See figure 10ꢀ The controller must be oriented with the decal
facing outwardꢀ
INSTALL SCREWS WITH SCREW
HEAD ON THE INSIDEꢀ
FOLD UP ARMSꢀ
REMOVE
SEATBACK
SCREWSꢀ
INSTALL
BATTERY
BOXESꢀ
FASTEN
STRAPSꢀ
CONNECT BATTERY
BOXES (RED
CONNECTORS)ꢀ
Figure 7. Seatback
Screw Installation
Figure 6. Pride LX Back View
INSTALL LABEL ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF
JOYSTICK/CONTROLLER BRACKETꢀ
FASTEN SEATBACK TO FRAMEꢀ
Figure 9. Controller Label Installation
Figure 8. Tie-Wrap Installation
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13ꢀ Connect the controller to the motorsꢀ The motor/controller connectors are marked “L” for left and “R”
for rightꢀ Match the “L” on the controller with the “L” on the motorꢀ Match the “R” on the controller
with the “R” on the motorꢀ Connect the black connector to the controller connectorꢀ See figure 15ꢀ
CAUTION! Do not place the controller cable so that it can be pinched in the seat frame or the
power base frameꢀ
14ꢀ Install the footrestsꢀ See figure 11ꢀ
15ꢀ Install the anti-tip wheelsꢀ See figure 12ꢀ
16ꢀ Remove the battery charger from the box and plug into charger portꢀ Follow the charging instructions printed
on the chargerꢀ See figure 13ꢀ
17ꢀ Read the owner's manual thoroughly before operating your power chairꢀ
INSTALL JOYSTICK/CONTROLLER
INTO ARMREST AND TIGHTEN KNOBꢀ
Figure 11. Footrest Installation
Figure 10. Joystick/Controller Installation
BATTERY CHARGER
SQUEEZE BUTTONS
TO INSTALL ANTI-TIPꢀ
Figure 12. Anti-tip Installation
Figure 13. Charging the Batteries
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V ꢀ Y O U R P R I D E L X
The Pride LX is a rear-wheel drive power chair that you can easily disassemble and fold for transportation or
storageꢀ The two battery boxes sit on the battery trayꢀ
SEAT CANES
SEATBACK
ARMRESTS
CONTROLLER
POSITIONING BELT
SEAT
REAR BATTERY BOX
SWING-AWAY
FOOTRESTS
LEFT MOTOR
BRAKE ASSEMBLY
DRIVE WHEEL
RIGHT MOTOR BRAKE ASSEMBLY
CASTER WHEEL
FRONT BATTERY BOX
Figure 14. LX10 Assembled (LX11 and LX 12 are similar.)
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SPECIFICATIONS
13 inꢀ solid tires, rear mounted (LX10, LX11)
13 inꢀ pneumatic tires, rear mounted (LX12)
8 inꢀ solid, articulating, front mounted (LX10, LX11)
8 inꢀ pneumatic, articulating, front mounted (LX12)
1ꢀ5 inꢀ, solid, rear mounted
Up to 3ꢀ5 mph
Drive Wheels:
Caster Wheels:
Anti-tip Wheels:
Maximum Speed:
Brakes:
Electronic regenerative, disc park brake
4ꢀ5 inꢀ
Ground Clearance:
Turning Radius:
Overall Size:
33 inꢀ
Length: 34 inꢀ
Width: 25ꢀ5 inꢀ
Seating Options:
Drivetrain:
Sling Back and Sling Seat
Two-motor, rear-wheel-drive
Two 12-volt, 32 AH batteries, U-1
Up to 25 miles
Batteries:
Range:
Battery Charger:
Motor Controller:
Weight Capacity:
LX Weights:
Off-board, 4 amp
Dynamic DL-50 (LX10 is non-programmable)
250 lbsꢀ
Base: 88 lbsꢀ (LX10, LX11)
Base: 78ꢀ5 lbsꢀ (LX 12)
U-1 Batteries: 24ꢀ5 lbsꢀ each
Battery and Case: 26ꢀ5 lbsꢀ each
Five-year limited warranty on frame
One-year warranty on drivetrain
One-year warranty on electronics
Warranties:
Toolkit
Your Pride LX is equipped with a toolkit that fits inside a seatback pocketꢀ It contains the following:
n socket adapter n 5mm hex bit n 4mm hex bit n 3mm hex bit n 13mm socket
n 8mm socket n socket handle n 10mm socket n 12mm socket
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Electronic Connections
MOTOR CONNECTORS
The Pride LX’s controller is connected to the front battery
box and to each motorꢀ See figures 15 and 16ꢀ The motor
connectors are marked “L” and “R”ꢀ The “L” harness is
connected to the left motor and the “R” harness is connected
to the right motorꢀ
CONTROLLER CONNECTOR
Battery Connections: The rear battery box is connected
to the front battery box via the red connectorꢀ The front
battery box is connected to the controller via the black
connectorꢀ Each connector is labelled with a “+” on one
side and a “-” on the other sideꢀ
Main Circuit Breakers: There are two 30-amp circuit
breakers that protect the electrical circuitsꢀAcircuit breaker
is mounted on the side of each battery box lidꢀ See figure
17ꢀ The circuit breaker is in-line with the positive (+) battery
terminalꢀ If the batteries and the motors are heavily strained
(eꢀgꢀ, from excessive loads), these circuit breakers will trip
to prevent damage to the motors and the electronicsꢀ If either
of the circuit breakers trip, allow the Pride LX to “rest” for
approximately one minuteꢀ Then, push in the circuit breaker
button, turn on the controller power, and continue normal
operationꢀ If either circuit breaker continues to trip
repeatedly, contact your authorized Pride providerꢀ
Figure 15. Front Electrical Connections
REAR BATTERY BOX CONNECTOR
Figure 16. Rear Battery Box
CIRCUIT BREAKERS ARE
MOUNTED ON THE SIDES OF THE
BATTERY BOX LIDSꢀ
Figure 17. Circuit Breaker
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Manual Freewheel Levers
For convenience, your Pride LX is equipped with two manual freewheel levers that enable you to disengage the
drive motors and maneuver the chair manually, in freewheel modeꢀ
To engage or disengage the drive motors:
1ꢀ Locate the two (2) manual freewheel levers on the motorsꢀ See figures 18 and 19ꢀ
2ꢀ Rotate the manual freewheel levers outward to disengage the drive wheelsꢀ See figure 18ꢀ
3ꢀ Rotate the manual freewheel levers rearward to engage the drive wheelsꢀ See figure 19ꢀ
If a lever is difficult to move in either direction, rock the Pride LX gently back and forth while turning the leversꢀ
The lever should then move to the desired positionꢀ
WARNING! Do not use your Pride LX while the drive motors are disengaged unless you are in the presence
of an attendant! Do not disengage the drive motors while your LX is on an inclineꢀ The chair could roll down
on its own, causing injury!
CAUTION! It is important to remember that when your Pride LX is in freewheel mode, the braking system
is disengagedꢀ
MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER
Figure 19. Drive Motors Engaged (Drive Mode)
Figure 18. Drive Motors Disengaged (Freewheel Mode)
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V I ꢀ C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S
After you have used your Pride LX for an extended period of time, you may find the need to make some adjustments
to increase your comfortꢀYou can change the armrest height, the swing-away footrest length, the controller position,
or the seatback heightꢀ
WARNING! If your Pride LX was configured at your authorized Pride provider, please consult your
healthcare professional before changing the seat position or making any other adjustmentꢀ Some
adjustments may degrade your LX’s performance and safety by changing its center of gravityꢀ
Armrest Height
PULL OUT TO CHANGE ARMREST HEIGHTꢀ
You can change the armrest height in 1-inꢀ incrementsꢀ There are
five different heightsꢀ
To change the armrest height:
1ꢀ Pull out the armrest lever to release the armrestꢀ See figure 20ꢀ
2ꢀ Move the armrest up or downꢀ
3ꢀ Release the armrest lever to lock the armrestꢀ
Swing-away Footrest Length
You can change the footrest length in 1-inꢀ incrementsꢀ
Figure 20. Armrest Height Adjustment
To change the footrest length:
1ꢀ Use a 6-mm hex key to loosen the footrest setscrewꢀ See
figure 21ꢀ
LOOSEN SETSCREW TO
CHANGE FOOTREST
LENGTHꢀ
2ꢀ Slide the footrest up or down to the desired lengthꢀ
3ꢀ Tighten the 6-mm setscewꢀ
4ꢀ Repeat for the other sideꢀ
Controller Position
You may change the position of the controller by sliding it in or out
of its bracketꢀ See figure 22ꢀ
To change the controller position:
1ꢀ Loosen the thumbscrewꢀ
Figure 21. Swing-away Footrest
2ꢀ Slide the controller to the desired positionꢀ
3ꢀ Tighten the thumbscrewꢀ
LOOSEN THUMBSCREW TO
CHANGE CONTROLLER POSITIONꢀ
Figure 22. Controller Position
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Seatback Height
You can change the seatback height in 1-inꢀ incrementsꢀ There are five different height adjustment holesꢀ
To change the seatback height:
1ꢀ Use a 4-mm hex key to remove the screws that attach the canes to the frameꢀ See figures 14 and 23ꢀ
2ꢀ Depending on the position of the seat and the length of the tie-wrap, you may have to cut the tie-wraps that
fasten the seatback to the frameꢀ See figure 23ꢀ
3ꢀ Move the canes up or down to adjust the seatback heightꢀ
4ꢀ Install the two screws from step 1ꢀ
5ꢀ Install one tie wrap on each side of the seatbackꢀ
Positioning Belt
Your Pride LX seat is equipped with an auto-type positioning belt that can be adjusted for your comfortꢀ The
positioning belt is designed to prevent the operator from sliding down or forward in the seatꢀ The positioning belt
is not designed for use as a restraining deviceꢀ
To remove/install the positioning belt:
1ꢀ Use a 4-mm hex key to remove the screws that attach the canes to the frameꢀ See figures 14 and 23ꢀ
2ꢀ Remove the seat canesꢀ
3ꢀ Slip each end of the belt up and over the frameꢀ See figure 24ꢀ
4ꢀ Install the two screws from step 1ꢀ
5ꢀ Install one tie-wrap on each side of the seatbackꢀ
To adjust the positioning belt:
1ꢀ When seated, insert the metal tab into the plastic housing on the opposite strap until you hear a clickꢀ
2ꢀ Pull the strap until it is secure, but not so tight as to cause discomfortꢀ
AFTER REMOVING THE SEAT CANES, SLIDE
BELT OVER FRAMEꢀ
SEAT CANE
REMOVE THIS SCREW ON
EACH SIDE TO ADJUST
SEATBACK OR REMOVE/
INSTALL POSITIONING
BELTꢀ
TIE-WRAP LOCATION
Figure 24. Positioning Belt Removal
Figure 23. Seatback
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V I I ꢀ D I S A S S E M B L Y
Your Pride LX is a folding power chairꢀ Once you remove the two battery boxes, you can fold the chair for easy
transportation or storageꢀ
PULL UP THE BATTERY FRAME BEFORE FOLDINGꢀ
To disassemble and fold your Pride LX:
1ꢀ Disconnect the electrical connectionsꢀ See figure 15ꢀ
2ꢀ Place the Pride LX in freewheel modeꢀ See figure
18ꢀ
3ꢀ Unstrap the battery boxesꢀ
4ꢀ Lift the battery boxes off of the frameꢀ
5ꢀ Flip up the foot plates (or you may remove them)ꢀ
6ꢀ Pull up the middle of the battery frameꢀ See figure 25ꢀ
7ꢀ Fold down the seat canesꢀ See figure 26ꢀ
8ꢀ Grab the seat strap and pull up the seatꢀ
To assemble and expand your Pride LX:
1ꢀ Push down on the seat bars until they lock into
Figure 25. Pride LX - Battery Boxes Removed
placeꢀ See figure 27ꢀ
2ꢀ Flip up the seat canes and lock them into placeꢀ
3 Place the front battery box onto the frame, slide it
forward, and connect the battery box strapsꢀ
4ꢀ Place the rear battery box onto the frame and
connect the battery box hold down strapsꢀ
5ꢀ Connect the controller to the front battery boxꢀ
6ꢀ Connect the front battery box to the rear battery boxꢀ
See figure 16ꢀ
PUSH DOWN ON SEAT BARS TO EXPANDꢀ
7ꢀ Place the Pride LX into drive modeꢀ See figure 19ꢀ
PUSH DOWN LEVER
ON EACH SIDE TO
FOLD SEAT CANESꢀ
Figure 27. Pride LX - Disassembled and Folded
Figure 26. Seat Cane Release Lever
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Do not use the on/off key to stop the chairꢀ This may cause injuryꢀ
V I I I ꢀ B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
Your Pride LX uses two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance-freeꢀ Since they
are sealed, there is no need to check the electrolyte (fluid) levelꢀ Deep-cycle batteries are designed to handle a deep
dischargeꢀ Though they are similar in appearance to automotive batteries, they are not interchangeableꢀAutomotive
batteries are not designed to handle a long, deep discharge and also are unsafe for use in power chairsꢀ
WARNING! Always protect batteries from freezing temperatures and never attempt to charge a frozen
batteryꢀ This damages the battery and may cause personal injuryꢀ Attempting to charge a battery in
freezing conditions does not prevent a battery from freezingꢀ
Charging Your Batteries
Your Pride LX is equipped with an off-board chargerꢀ Typically, off-board chargers plug into the joystick/controllerꢀ
Refer to the instructions printed on the chargerꢀ
WARNING! You must recharge your Pride LX’s batteries with the supplied off-board charging systemꢀ Do
not use an automotive-type battery chargerꢀ
WARNING! Never use an extension cord to plug in your battery chargerꢀ Plug the charger directly into a
properly wired standard wall outletꢀ
Battery Break-in
To break in your Pride LX’s new batteries for maximum efficiency:
1ꢀ Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial useꢀ This will bring the battery up to about 90% of its peak
performanceꢀ
2ꢀ Drive your Pride LX about the houseꢀ Move slowly at first and don’t stray too far until you grow accustomed to
the controls and break-in the batteriesꢀ
3ꢀ Give the batteries another full charge of 8 to 14 hours and drive the Pride LX againꢀ The batteries will now
perform at over 90% of their potentialꢀ
4ꢀ After four or five charging cycles, the batteries will top off at 100% charge and last for an extended periodꢀ
Battery Disposal and Recycling
If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery, immediately enclose it in a plastic bag and call your authorized
Pride provider for instructions or disposalꢀYour authorized Pride provider will also have the necessary information
on battery recycling, which is our recommended course of actionꢀ
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I use a different battery charger?
We do not recommend using other types of chargers (eꢀgꢀ, an automotive battery charger) other than the one
suggested by your authorized Pride providerꢀ
How often must I charge the batteries?
Many factors come into play when deciding how often to charge the batteriesꢀ You may use your Pride LX all day
on a daily basis or you may not use it for weeks at a timeꢀ If you use your Pride LX on a daily basis, charge the
batteries as soon as you are finished using it for the dayꢀ Each morning, your Pride LX will be ready to give you a
full day’s serviceꢀ We recommend that you charge the batteries for 8 to 14 hours after daily useꢀ Do not charge the
batteries for more than 24 hoursꢀ If you use your Pride LX infrequently (once a week or less), you should charge the
batteries at least once per week for 12 to 14 hoursꢀ
NOTE: Keep the batteries fully charged and avoid deeply discharging the batteriesꢀ Do not charge them for more
than 24 hours at one chargeꢀ
How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?
Rarely will you have an ideal driving situation, such as smooth, flat, hard terrain with no hills or curvesꢀ More
often, you will encounter hills, sidewalk cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, and curvesꢀ All of these
factors will affect the distance or running time per battery chargeꢀ Below are a few suggestions for obtaining the
maximum range per charge:
n Always fully charge the batteries prior to your tripꢀ
n Plan your trip in advance to avoid inclines if possibleꢀ
n Limit the baggage weight to essential itemsꢀ
What type of battery should I use?
We recommend deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance freeꢀ BothAGM and Gel-Cell are deep-cycle
batteries and are similar in performanceꢀ
Use these specifications to reorder deep-cycle batteries:
BATTERY TYPE
Type:
Deep-cycle (AGM or Gel-Cell)
Size:
U-1
Voltage:
Amp Hours:
12V each
32 amp hours
WARNING! Corrosive chemicals contained in batteriesꢀ Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the
risk of leakage or explosive conditionsꢀ
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Why do my new batteries seem weak?
Deep-cycle batteries employ a different chemical technology than that used in car batteries, nickel-cadmium (nicads),
or in other common battery typesꢀ Deep-cycle batteries are specifically designed to provide power, drain down, and
then accept a relatively quick rechargeꢀ Lead-acid batteries should be charged as often as possibleꢀ They do not
have a “memory” like nickel-cadmium batteriesꢀ
We work closely with our battery manufacturer to provide batteries that best suit the Pride LX’s specific demandsꢀ
Fresh batteries arrive regularly and are promptly shipped with a full chargeꢀ During shipping, the batteries encounter
temperature extremes that may influence their initial performanceꢀ Heat will rob the charge from the battery, and
cold will slow the power available and extend the time needed to recharge the battery (just as with a car battery)ꢀ
It may take a few days for the temperature of a battery to stabilize and adjust to its new ambient temperatureꢀ More
importantly, it will take a few “charging cycles” (partial draining followed by full recharging) to establish the
critical chemical balance that is essential to a battery’s peak performance and long lifeꢀ
It will be well worth it for you to take the time to break-in the batteries properlyꢀ
NOTE: The useful life of a battery is quite often a reflection of the care it receivesꢀ
How can I ensure maximum battery life?
Afully charged deep-cycle battery will provide reliable performance and extended lifeꢀ So, keep the batteries fully
charged whenever possibleꢀ Batteries that are regularly and deeply discharged, infrequently charged, or stored
without a full charge may be permanently damaged, causing unreliable Pride LX operation and limited battery lifeꢀ
How should I store my Pride LX and batteries?
If you do not use your Pride LX regularly, we recommend maintaining battery vitality by charging the batteries at
least once per weekꢀ
If you do not plan on using your Pride LX for an extended period of time, fully charge the batteries prior to storageꢀ
Disconnect the battery harnesses and store the Pride LX in a warm, dry environmentꢀ Avoid temperature extremes,
such as freezing or excessively hot conditions, and never attempt to charge a frozen batteryꢀ A cold or frozen
battery should be warmed for several days prior to rechargingꢀ
NOTE: If you are storing your Pride LX for an extended period of time, you may wish to block the unit up off the
ground or floor with several boards placed under the frameꢀ This will keep the tires off the ground and prevent the
possibility of flat spots developing where the tires rest on the ground or floorꢀ
What about public transportation?
Sealed lead-acid and gel cell batteries are designed for application in power chairs and other mobility vehiclesꢀ We
suggest you contact the commercial carrier’s ticket counter in advance to determine the carrier’s specific
requirementsꢀ
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DYNAMIC DL-50 CONTROLLER
The DL-50 electronic controller is an integral electronic controllerꢀ All of the electronics necessary to operate the
power chair are contained in one moduleꢀ See figure 28ꢀ
The DL-50 consists of:
1ꢀ joystick
2ꢀ on/off push key
3ꢀ battery condition meter
4ꢀ speed control
1
8
3
2
5ꢀ off-board charger/programming socket
6ꢀ 9-pin connector
7ꢀ 3-pin charger inhibit connector
8ꢀ horn
6
4
5
Typically, the DL-50 is mounted to one of the armrests and is
connected to the motors, batteries, and the onboard charger
at the electronics trayꢀ
7
Figure 28. Dynamic DL-50 Controller
Joystick
The joystick controls the direction and speed of your power chairꢀ When you move the joystick from the netural
(center) position, the electromagnetic brakes release and allow your power chair to moveꢀ The further you push the
joystick from its neutral position, the faster your power chair movesꢀ When you release the joystick and allow it to
return to the neutral position, you engage the electromagnetic brakesꢀ This causes your power chair to decelerate
and come to a complete stopꢀ
WARNING! If your power chair begins to move in an unexpected manner, immediately release the joystickꢀ
Unless the joystick is damaged, this action should stop your power chairꢀ
On/Off Key
This is an on/off key located in front of the joystick which turns the DL-50 on and offꢀ
WARNING! Unless faced with an emergency situation, do not use the on/off push button to stop the chairꢀ
This will cause the power chair to stop abruptlyꢀ
WARNING! Always turn the power off when you are stationary to prevent unexpected movementꢀ
Battery Condition Meter
The battery condition meter is located behind the joystickꢀ This is a six-segment, three-color illuminated display
that indicates if the DL50 is turned on and also gives the battery status, the DL-50 status, and the electrical system
statusꢀ All six red lights lit represents a full state-of-charge and a single red light lit represents lowest state-of-
chargeꢀ A low state-of-charge warning is represented by the left-most light flashing on and offꢀ
NOTE: Check your battery condition meter regularly and charge the batteries before they are completely dischargedꢀ
Speed Control
Sets the maximum speed of the power chair: clockwise to increase, counterclockwise to decreaseꢀ
NOTE: We recommend that the first few times you operate your power chair, you turn the speed control to the
slowest setting until you become familiar with your new power chairꢀ
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Off-board Charger/Programming Socket
Your DL-50 may have a 3-pin socket on the front which enables you to use an off-board battery chargerꢀ The socket
may also be used for reprogramming the controller by using a programmer, should this be necessaryꢀ Contact your
authorized Pride provider for more informationꢀ
Horn
Activates the hornꢀ
9-pin Connector
This connects the DL-50 controller to the power chair’s batteries, motors, and motor brakesꢀ
3-pin Charger Inhibit Connector
This connects the DL-50 to the onboard battery chargerꢀ This connection provides the DL-50 with an inhibit that
disables it when the battery charger is onꢀ During charging, the battery condition meter will flash briefly to indicate
that the inhibit is activeꢀ The charger inhibit connector is coded with colored dotsꢀ The dots are positioned so that
you align the flat side of the male connector with the flat side of the female connector before making the connectionꢀ
CAUTION! Failure to properly align the connectors can result in damage to the controller, the charger
harness, and the connectorsꢀ
Joystick Out Of Neutral At Power Up
Your power chair joystick is equipped with Out Of Neutral At Power Up (OONAPU)ꢀ If you power up the system
and the joystick is not in the neutral (center) position, the battery gauge flashes rapidly in 2ꢀ5-second intervalsꢀ The
battery gauge will flash as long as the joystick is out of the neutral positionꢀ If the joystick remains out of the
neutral position for four seconds or more, then the battery gauge will display a faultꢀ If this happens, then return the
joystick to the neutral position and power off the DL-50ꢀ The next time you power on the DL-50, the code should
be clearedꢀ
NOTE: If this condition persists, contact your authorized Pride providerꢀ
Thermal Rollback
The DL-50 electronic controller features a thermal rollback circuitꢀ This circuit monitors the temperature of the
motors, the power module, and the master remoteꢀ In the event these components become excessively hot (above
122° F), the power module reduces the motor voltageꢀ For every degree above 122° F, the power module reduces
the voltage by 5 voltsꢀ This reduces your speed and allows the components to cool downꢀ When the temperature
returns to a safe level, your power chair will resume its normal speedꢀ
Troubleshooting
In addition to indicating battery charge, the lights also provide diagnostic information when the DL-50 detects
problems with either the electrical system, or the DL-50 itselfꢀ These codes are displayed when all lights flash the
number of times given by the fault codeꢀ The following table identifies the individual fault codesꢀ If you get one of
these codes, contact your authorized Pride providerꢀ
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Fault Codes
The system status LED is displayed within the on/off keyꢀ This LED is lit if the system is turned onꢀ It also flashes
in groups called flash codes, to indicate system faultsꢀ The table below identifies the individual fault codesꢀ If your
controller displays one of these codes, contact your authorized Pride providerꢀ
FLASH CODE
SEQUENCE
DIAGNOSIS
SOLUTION
•—•—•—
DX module fault
See your authorized Pride provider.
••—••—••—
DX accessory fault
Left motor (or connection) fault
Right motor (or connection) fault
Left park brake fault
Right park brake fault
Low battery fault
See your authorized Pride provider.
Check left motor wiring.
•••—•••—
••••—••••—
Check right motor wiring.
•••••—•••••—
Check motor/brake wiring.
••••••—••••••—
•••••••—•••••••—
•••••••—•••••••—
•••••••—•••••••—
•••••••—•••••••—
•••••••—•••••••—
•••••••—•••••••—
Check motor/brake wiring.
Check that the battery wiring is secure.
Check that the battery wiring is secure.
See your authorized Pride provider.
See your authorized Pride provider.
Turn unit on, then off.
Over voltage fault
CANL fault
CANA fault
Stall timeout
Module mismatch
See your authorized Pride provider.
NOTE: You must turn the controller off and then on again to reset the controller, even if the source of the fault is
removed/correctedꢀ
In the event of a fault, the system status LED displays diagnostic indicationsꢀ Faults are encoded as follows: one
(for a low battery voltage fault) to twelve (module mismatch) and are displayed by the LED flashing the number of
times prescribed by the fault codeꢀ The flash sequence (one to twelve) is followed by a long off period (2 seconds)ꢀ
If more than one fault exists, then the fault having the highest priority is indicatedꢀ The controller must be turned
off and then on again even if the source of the fault is removedꢀ If you cannot resolve the problem, contact your
authorized Pride providerꢀ
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PILOT CONTROLLER
The electronic controller is what you use to operate your power chairꢀ It takes the battery voltage and sends it to the
appropriate systemꢀ The electronic controller also enables you to monitor battery charge, electronic controller
functions, and the condition of your electrical systemꢀ Also, it may be used to control some optional systems such
as power elevating seats and lightsꢀ
The Pilot electronic controller is an integral electronic controllerꢀ All of the electronics necessary to operate the
power chair are contained in one moduleꢀ See
figure 29ꢀ
1
The Pilot consists of:
2
4
1ꢀ joystick
2ꢀ on/off button
3
3ꢀ battery condition meter
4ꢀ speed control knob
5ꢀ off-board charger/programming socket
6ꢀ controller connector
7ꢀ 3-pin charger inhibit connector
6
7
Typically, the Pilot is mounted to one of the
armrests and is connected to the motors, batteries,
and the onboard charger at the electronics trayꢀ
5
Figure 29. The Pilot Controller
Joystick
The joystick controls the direction and speed of
your power chairꢀ When you move the joystick from the neutral (center) position, the electromagnetic brakes
release and allow your power chair to moveꢀ The further you push the joystick from its neutral position, the faster
your power chair movesꢀ When you release the joystick and allow it to return to the netural position, you engage
the electromagnetic brakesꢀ This causes your power chair to decelerate and come to a complete stopꢀ
WARNING! If your power chair begins to move in an unexpected manner, immediately release the
joystickꢀ Unless the joystick is damaged, this action should stop your power chairꢀ
On/Off Button
This is a green button located in front of the joystickꢀ It turns the Pilot on and offꢀ
WARNING! Unless faced with an emergency situation, do not use the on/off push button to stop
the chairꢀ This will cause the power chair to stop abruptlyꢀ
WARNING! Always turn the power off when you are stationary to prevent unexpected movementꢀ
Battery Condition Meter
The battery condition meter is located in front of the joystickꢀ This is a 10-segment illuminated display that indicates
that the Pilot is turned on and also gives the battery status, the Pilot status, and the electrical system statusꢀ
n Red, yellow, and green lights lit: Battery charged; Pilot and electrical system OKꢀ
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n Red and yellow lights lit: Charge battery if possible; Pilot and electrical system OKꢀ
n Red lights only lit or slow flash: Charge battery as soon as possible; Pilot and electrical system OKꢀ
n Rapid flash of lights: Indicates a fault in the Pilot or the electrical systemꢀ Refer to “Pilot Error Codesꢀ”
n Ripple up and down of lights: The joystick was not in the neutral position when the controller was turned onꢀ
If you get “ripple up and down of lights”, turn off the controller, allow the joystick to return to the neutral
position, then turn on the controllerꢀ
NOTE: If you still get “ripple up and down of lights”, contact your authorized Pride Providerꢀ
NOTE: When the batteries approach a discharged state, the first red light will begin to slowly flash, reminding you
the batteries need to be charged immediately!
Speed Control Knob
Sets the maximum speed of the power chair: clockwise to increase, counterclockwise to decreaseꢀ
NOTE: We recommend that the first few times you operate your power chair, you turn the speed control to the
slowest setting until you become familiar with your new power chairꢀ
Off-board Charger/Programming Socket
You may use an off-board charger to charge the power chair batteries through the 3-pin socket located on the front
of the Pilotꢀ If you use an off-board charger, the charger current should not exceed 13 ampsꢀ Contact your authorized
Pride provider for more informationꢀ
CAUTION! Only chargers with Neutrik NC3MX plugs should be connected to the offboard charger/
programming socketꢀ See your authorized Pride provider for more informationꢀ
NOTE: The offboard charger/programming socket may also be used for reprogramming the Pilotꢀ Contact your
authorized Pride provider for more informationꢀ
Controller Connector
This connects the Pilot to the power chair’s batteries, motors, and motor brakesꢀ
3-pin Charger Inhibit Connector
This connects the Pilot to the onboard battery chargerꢀ This connection provides an inhibit that disables the Pilot
when the battery charger is onꢀ The charger inhibit connector is coded with colored dotsꢀ The dots are positioned so
that you align the flat side of the male connector with the flat side of the female connector before making the
connectionꢀ
CAUTION! Failure to properly align the connectors can result in damage to the Pilot, the charger
harness, and the connectorsꢀ
Thermal Rollback
The Pilot is equipped with a thermal rollback circuitꢀ This circuit monitors the temperature of the motors and the
Pilotꢀ In the event that either one of the motors or the Pilot becomes excessively hot (above 122° F), the Pilot
reduces the motor voltageꢀ For every degree above 122° F, the controller reduces the voltage by 5 voltsꢀ This
reduces your power chair’s speed and allows the electrical components to cool downꢀ When the temperature
returns to a safe level, your power chair resumes its normal speedꢀ
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WARNING! Under strenuous driving conditions, it is possible for the bottom and side case
temperature of the Pilot to exceed 105° Fꢀ DO NOT touch the side or bottom of the Pilot case
under these circumstancesꢀ
Trouble Codes
In addition to indicating the current state of battery charge, the battery condition meter can also indicate possible
problems with your power chairꢀ The battery condition meter has ten lightsꢀ The lights provide information by the
number of lights that are flashingꢀ If any of the meter lights are flashing rapidly, the controller may be indicating a
faultꢀ For instance, if the first light is flashing rapidly, the battery voltage is nearly depletedꢀ The following is a list
of the possible errors signified by the rapidly flashing meterꢀ When you get a trouble code, contact your authorized
Pride providerꢀ
FLASHING
LIGHTS
10
DIAGNOSIS
SOLUTION
High Battery Voltage
Solenoid Brake Fault
Controller
Check batteriesꢀ
9
Check motor/brake wiringꢀ
8Possible
Fault
See
authorized
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Possible Joystick Fault
InhibitActive
See authorized Pride providerꢀ
Unplug chargerꢀ Check connectionsꢀ
Check right motor wiringꢀ
Right Motor Wiring Fault
Right Motor Disconnected
Left Motor Wiring Fault
Left Motor Disconnected
Low Battery Voltage
Check right motor wiringꢀ
Check left motor wiringꢀ
Check left motor wiringꢀ
Check batteries/battery wiringꢀ
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your power chair is a sophisticated, motorized vehicleꢀ Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine maintenance
checksꢀ You can perform some of these checks yourselfꢀ But other maintenance checks may require assistance
from an authorized Pride providerꢀ Routine maintenance is very importantꢀ If you follow the routine maintenance
checks in this section as scheduled, you can help ensure that your power chair gives you years of trouble-free
operationꢀ If you have any doubt as to your power chair’s care or operation, contact your authorized Pride providerꢀ
General Guidelines
n Avoid knocking or bumping the controller, especially the joystickꢀ
n Avoid prolonged exposure of your power chair to extreme conditions, such as heat, cold, or moistureꢀ
n Keep the controller cleanꢀ
n When the battery condition meter is completely lit, the batteries are fully charged, and the controller and the
electrical system are OKꢀ
n If one red light on the battery condition meter is blinking slowly, the batteries are low and need to be charged,
but the controller and the electrical system are OKꢀ
n If the battery condition meter or system status light is blinking rapidly, the controller has detected a fault in
either its own circuits or in your power chair’s circuitsꢀ See IXꢀ “Operationꢀ”
n Make sure the drive tires are inflated to 30 – 35 psiꢀ
WARNING! Make sure your tires are inflated to 30-35 psiꢀ Do not underinflate or overinflate your
tiresꢀ Low pressure may result in loss of control, and overinflated tires may burstꢀ Serious
personal injury may resultꢀ Overinflatingtires can cause them to explode and can result in personal
injuryꢀ
WARNING! Do not use a high pressure hose to inflate your tiresꢀ
n Use a rubber conditioner on the tire sidewalls to help preserve themꢀ
WARNING! Never use a rubber conditioner on the tread area of the tires; doing so may make the
tires slippery and cause your power chair to skidꢀ
n Check all electrical connectionsꢀ Make sure they are tight and are not corrodedꢀ Batteries must sit flat within
the battery well, with the battery terminals facing inward, toward each otherꢀ Refer to the battery wiring
label for the correct wiring layoutꢀ See figure 32ꢀ
n All wheel bearings are prelubricated and sealedꢀ They require no subsequent lubricationꢀ
Daily Checks
n With the controller turned off, check the joystickꢀ Make sure it is not bent or damaged and that it returns to the
neutral position when you release itꢀ
n Check the rubber boot around the base of the joystick for damageꢀ
n Visually inspect the bootꢀ Do not handle or try to repair itꢀ See your authorized Pride provider if there is a
problemꢀ
n Visually inspect the controller harnessꢀ Make sure that it is not frayed, cut, or has any wires exposedꢀ See your
authorized Pride provider if there is a problem with any harnessesꢀ
Weekly Checks
n Disconnect and inspect the controller from the electronics trayꢀ Look for corrosionꢀ Contact your authorized
Pride provider if necessaryꢀ
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n Ensure that all parts of the controller system are securely fastened to your power chairꢀ Do not overtighten any
screwsꢀ
n Check for proper tire inflationꢀ There should be 30 – 35 psi in each pneumatic tireꢀ If a tire does not hold air, see
an authorized Pride provider for replacementꢀ
n Calibrate the joystick if you detect a noticeable difference in performance or if the joystick does not operate
properlyꢀ To calibrate the joystick, power off the unit, place the joystick in the neutral position, and power the
unit back onꢀ If a problem still exists with your joystick’s performance, contact your authorized Pride
providerꢀ
n Check the brakesꢀ This test should be carried out on a level surface with at least three feet of clearance around
your power chairꢀ
To check the brakes:
1ꢀ Turn on the controller and turn down the speed of your power chair to the lowest settingꢀ
2ꢀ After one second, check the battery condition meterꢀ Make sure that it remains onꢀ
3ꢀ Slowly push the joystick forward until you hear the electric brakes clickꢀ Immediately release the joystickꢀ You
must be able to hear each electrical brake operating within a few seconds of joystick movementꢀ Repeat this
testthree times, pushing the joystick backwards, then left, and then rightꢀ
Monthly Checks
n Check for extreme wear on the anti-tip wheelsꢀ Replace them as necessaryꢀ
n Check for drive tire wearꢀ See an authorized Pride provider for repairꢀ
n Check the casters for wearꢀ Replace them as necessaryꢀ
n Check the rear forks for damage or fluttering which indicates that they may need to be adjusted or have the
bearings replacedꢀ See an authorized Pride provider for repairꢀ
n Keep your power chair clean and free of foreign material, such as mud, dirt, hair, food, and drink, etcꢀ
Yearly Checks
Take your power chair to an authorized Pride provider for yearly maintenanceꢀ This helps ensure that your power
chair is functioning properly and helps prevent future complicationsꢀ
Storage
Your power chair should be stored in a dry place, free from temperature extremesꢀ When storing, disconnect the
batteries from the power chairꢀ See VIIIꢀ “Batteries and Chargingꢀ”
WARNING! If you fail to store the unit properly, the frame can rust and the electronics can be
damagedꢀ
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Cleaning Precautions
CAUTION! Never hose off your Pride LX or place it in direct contact with waterꢀ Your LX has a
painted, ABS plastic body shroud that allows it to be easily wiped clean with a damp clothꢀ
CAUTION! Never use any chemicals to clean a vinyl seat, as they may cause the seat to become
slippery or dry out and crackꢀ Use soapy water and dry the seat thoroughlyꢀ
CAUTION! Direct exposure to water or dampness could cause the power chair to malfunction
electronically and mechanicallyꢀ Water can cause electrical components to corrode and the
chair’s frame to rustꢀ
Should your power chair come in contact with water:
1ꢀ Dry your power chair as thoroughly as possible with a dry towelꢀ
2ꢀ Allow your power chair to sit in a warm, dry place for 12 hours to allow unseen water to evaporateꢀ
3ꢀ Check the joystick operation and the brakes before using your power chair againꢀ
4ꢀ If you find any inconsistencies, take your power chair to an authorized Pride providerꢀ
Temperature
Some of the parts of your power chair are susceptible to extreme changes in temperatureꢀ Always keep your power
chair between the temperatures of 18° F and 122° Fꢀ
n In extremely cold temperatures, the batteries may freezeꢀ The specific temperature at which they freeze depends
on a number of factors, such as battery charge, usage, and composition of the batteries (eꢀgꢀ, sealed lead-acid or
gel cell)ꢀ
n Temperatures above 122° F may cause your power chair to operate at a reduced speedꢀ This reduced speed is a
safety feature built into the controller that helps prevent damage to the motor and other electrical componentsꢀ
See IXꢀ “Operationꢀ”
Tires
You should check your tires at least once per weekꢀ This will
prolong the life of your tires as well as help ensure the perfect
operation of your chairꢀ Look for cuts in your tires or uneven
17-MM DRIVE WHEEL NUT AND WASHER
wearꢀ If you have solid tires, you must replace the whole wheelꢀ
If you have pneumatic tires, you can replace the tire or the tubeꢀ
Replacement parts are readily available at your authorized Pride
providerꢀ
WARNING! To avoid possible injury, be sure that the
controller’s power is turned off and the power chair
is not in freewheel mode before performing this
procedureꢀ
MOTOR BRUSH
CAP
WARNING! Completely deflate the tire before
attempting repairꢀ
Figure 30. Drive Wheel and Motor Brush Location
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Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe tire replacement:
1ꢀ Place a support under the motorꢀ
2ꢀ If you have pneumatic tires, make sure it is completely deflated
3ꢀ Pry off the drive wheel nut capꢀ
4ꢀ Use a 17-mm socket to remove the nut and washer from wheel axleꢀ See figure 30ꢀ
5ꢀ Pull the wheel off of the axleꢀ
6ꢀ Slide the new wheel onto the axleꢀ
7ꢀ Reinstall the washer and nut, and tighten the nutꢀ
8ꢀ Install the drive wheel nut capꢀ
9ꢀ Inflate the tire to 30-35 lbsꢀ
Battery Replacement (use only sealed lead-acid or gel cell batteries)*
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compoundsꢀ Wear
goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after handlingꢀ
WARNING! Pride Power Chair batteries can weigh up to 60 lbsꢀ eachꢀ If you are unable to lift that much
weight, be sure to get helpꢀ Lifting beyond your capacity can result in personal injuryꢀ
BATTERY BOX HOLD DOWN STRAP
To replace the battery:
1ꢀ Disconnect the rear battery battery box from the front battery
boxꢀ See figure 31ꢀ
2ꢀ Disconnect the rear battery box hold down strapꢀ
3ꢀ Lift the rear battery box up and off of the frameꢀ
4ꢀ Disconnect the front battery box from the controllerꢀ See
figure 16ꢀ
5ꢀ Unstrap the front battery box and lift it up and off of the
frameꢀ
6ꢀ Move the battery box carrying straps asideꢀ
7ꢀ Lift the battery box lid off of the battery boxꢀ
8ꢀ Disconnect the battery cables from the batteryꢀ
9ꢀ Remove the old batteryꢀ
BATTERY BOX
CARRYING STRAP
Figure 31. Rear Battery Box Connector
10ꢀ Insert the new batteryꢀ
11ꢀ Refer to the battery wiring label located on the back battery
boxꢀ See figure 32ꢀ
12ꢀ Connect the red wire to the positive (+) terminal on the batteryꢀ
See figure 33ꢀ
13ꢀ Connect the white wire to the negative (-) terminal on the
batteryꢀ See figure 33ꢀ
Figure 33. Battery Installation
Figure 32. Battery Wiring Label
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CAUTION! Make sure you tighten the fasteners so that the connections are secureꢀ
14ꢀ Place the lid back onto the battery boxꢀ
15ꢀ Move the battery carrying straps back over the topꢀ
16ꢀ Place the battery box back on the frame and connect the strapsꢀ
17ꢀ Reconnect the battery boxesꢀ
Motor Brushes
The electric motors that power your power chair use carbon brushesꢀ These brushes may become susceptible to
wear over a long period of timeꢀ The motor brushes are the two contacts located inside the motor assembly that
supply power to the motorꢀ They are designed to provide several thousand hours of operationꢀ However, if the
brushes become dirty with carbon deposits or wear out, the motor will run poorly or not at allꢀ
CAUTION! If inspection determines excessive wear
WORN MOTOR BRUSH
NEW MOTOR BRUSHES
on the brushes, they must be replaced or motor dam-
age will resultꢀ Failure to maintain the brushes could
void your power chair’s warrantyꢀ
To inspect or replace the motor brushes:
1ꢀ Unscrew the motor brush capsꢀ See figure 30ꢀ
2ꢀ Remove the brushesꢀ
3ꢀ Inspect for wearꢀ See figure 34ꢀ
4ꢀ Replace brushes, if necessaryꢀ Contact your authorized Pride
provider for replacement brushesꢀ
Figure 34. Motor Brushes
Corrective Maintenance
If the battery condition meter does not light up when you turn on the power:
n Check the harness connectionsꢀ Make sure they are tightꢀ
n Check the circuit breakerꢀ Reset it if necessaryꢀ
n Check the battery connectionsꢀ
If the above conditions prove normal, you can load test the batteries with a battery load testerꢀ These testers are
available at automotive parts storesꢀ Disconnect both batteries before load testing and follow the directions that
come with the load testerꢀ If either one of the batteries fails the load test, replace both of themꢀ If your power chair
still does not power up, contact your authorized Pride providerꢀ
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When to See Your Authorized Pride Provider for Service
The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your power chairꢀ If necessary, contact your authorized
Pride providerꢀ When calling, have the model number, serial number, nature of the problem, and the trouble code
if availableꢀ
n Motor noise
n Frayed harnesses
n Cracked or broken connectors
n Uneven wear on any of the tires
n Jerky motion
n Pulling to one side
n Bent or broken wheel assemblies
n Does not power up
n Powers up, but does not move
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Five-Year Limited Frame Warranty
There will be a five-year limited frame warranty on Pride workmanshipꢀ
One-Year Limited Warranty
For one (1) year from the date of purchase, Pride will repair or replace at our option to the original purchaser
free of charge, any of the following parts found upon examination by an authorized representative of Pride
to be defective in material and/or workmanship:
n Electronic controllers and joystick assemblies
n Motor/gearbox assembly
n Main frame subassemblies (fork, caster beams, metal seat base, metal arms, metal foot plate)
n Plastic components except body
n Rubber components
n Bearings and bushings
n Caster and anti-tip wheels
Warranty Exceptions
Motor: The commutator of the motor is not warranted if the damage is caused by not replacing the motor
brushes after heavy wear to the brushesꢀ Motor brushes are wear items and are not warrantedꢀ
Brake: There is a one-year warranty for the electrical function of the brakesꢀ Brake pads are wear items
and are not warrantedꢀ
Battery: The battery is covered by the battery manufacturerꢀ The battery warranty is not covered by Prideꢀ
Warranty service can be performed by your authorized Pride providerꢀ Do not return faulty parts to Pride
without prior consentꢀ All transportation costs and shipping damage incurred while submitting parts for
repair or replacement are the responsibility of the original purchaserꢀ
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Warranty Exclusions
n ABS plastic body shrouds and footrest covers are wear items and not warrantedꢀ
n Batteries (battery manufacturer provides a six-month limited warranty)
n Tires and tubes
n Upholstery and seating
n Repairs and/or modifications made to any part without specific prior written consent from Pride
n Circumstances beyond the control of Pride
n Labor, service calls, shipping, and other charges incurred for repair of the product unless specifically authorized
by Pride
Damage caused by:
n Battery fluid spillage or leakage
n Abuse, misuse, accident, or negligence
n Improper operation, maintenance, or storage
n Commercial use, or use other than normal
There is no other express warrantyꢀ
Implied warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one (1)
year from the date of purchase and to the extent permitted by lawꢀ Any and all implied warranties are excludedꢀ
This is the exclusive remedyꢀ Liabilities for consequential damages under any and all warranties are excludedꢀ
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion of
limitation of incidental or consequential damagesꢀ The above limitation or exclusion may not apply to youꢀ
This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to stateꢀ
Please fill out and return the product registration card to Prideꢀ This will aid Pride in providing the best possible
technical and customer serviceꢀ
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Quality Control - Model LX
Thank you for making the Pride LX your choice in power chairsꢀ
We have thoroughly inspected your Pride LXꢀ The following check marks indicate that it has
been test driven and inspectedꢀ
Model #______________
Serial #______________
Controller
Controller Serial #
Inclusion of all Parts
Fit and Finish
Performance
Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory6
Date Inspected
Inspector
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