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Exeter, PA
St. Catharines, ON
1-800-800-8586
www.pridemobility.com
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SAFETY GUIDELINES Read and follow all of the instructions in this manual before you attempt to operate your PMV for the first time. If you are unable to understand any of this information or require additional assistance for set-up, contact your local Pride Provider or call the Pride Tech Service Department at 1-800-800-8586. The following symbols are used throughout this Owner’s Manual to identify warnings and cautions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely. WARNI
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CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 5 II. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 6 III. EMI/RFI .......................................................................................................................................... 9 IV. SPECIFICATIONS ...........................
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COPYRIGHT Pride cannot be held responsible for any damage or injury incurred due to improper or unsafe use of a Hurricane PMV. Nor can Pride be held responsible for any damage or injury incurred during or resulting from attempts to follow the instructions and recommendations set forth in this owner's manual or in any of the instructions displayed on or accompanying the product itself. If you do not feel capable of safely following any of the instructions and recommendations pertaining to your Hu
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I. INTRODUCTION Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Hurricane PMV. The Hurricane PMV design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attrac- tive styling. We are certain that the design features and trouble-free operation of your new Hurrican PMV will add convenience to your daily living. At Pride, your safety is important to us. Please read and follow all of the instructions in this manual before you atte
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II. SAFETY DRIVING GUIDELINES After beginning to use your Hurricane PMV on a daily basis, you may encounter situations that, at first, may require some practice to negotiate on your PMV. With a little bit of patience and practice, you will soon be able to achieve total control through doorways, elevators, up and down ramps, and over grass and gravel. Doors Determine if the door opens toward or away from you. Use your hand to turn the knob or push the handle or push- bar. Drive your Hurricane PM
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II. SAFETY The controlled tests show that, when you approach an incline, it is best to lean forward. See figures 2 and 3. This shifts the center of gravity of you and your Hurricane PMV toward the front of the PMV for improved stability. Your Hurricane PMV was designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions; dry, level sur- faces composed of concrete or asphalt. However, Pride recognizes that there will be times when you will operate your scooter on surfaces other than c
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II. SAFETY ! Never use your Hurricane PMV as a seat in a moving vehicle. Your Hurricane PMV is not designed to be used as such and cannot protect you in the event of an automobile accident or an abrupt stop. ! Do not carry passengers on your Hurricane PMV under any circumstances. ! Never drive your Hurricane PMV across the side of a hill or diagonally up or down a hill; do not stop, if possible, while driving up or down an incline. ! Do not exceed the specifications in this manual. ! Always pro
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III. EMI/RFI WARNING! Radio waves may interfere with the control of your Hurricane PMV. Radio waves can cause unintended motion of Hurricane PMVs. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy (EM). When this energy unintentionally affects the operation of an electronic device, it is called Electromag- netic Interference (EMI) or Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). EMI/RFI—FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) The following FAQs summarize what you should know about EMI/RFI. You may use this info
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III. EMI/RFI What can I do to find out if my Hurricane PMV is likely to be Affected by EMI/RFI? If you’ve had your Hurricane PMV for a long time and haven’t experienced any unintended motion, it’s not likely that you’ll have problems in the future. But it’s always possible that problems could arise if you are close to a source of radio waves. Therefore, it is very important to be alert to this possibility. If you want to find out how well your Hurricane PMV is protected against EMI/RFI, you can
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IV. SPECIFICATIONS Model Numbers PMV-500: (Candy Apple Red), PMV-501 (Forest Green), PMV-502 (Viper Blue), PMV-503 (Mercury Silver), PMV-505 (Onyx Black) Length 55.5in. 25in. Width Tires Type: Pneumatic Front: 4in. x 13in. Rear: 4in. x 13in. Weight capacity 300 lbs. Maximum Battery Type (Batteries not Choice of: Two 12 volt, 32 AH, U-1 type, SLA (Sealed Lead-Acid) or included) Two 12 volt, 40 AH, U-1 type, SLA (Sealed Lead-Acid) 2.0 hp (peak) Horsepower Charger Onboard 5-amp charger Speed (max)
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3 - 47 " 55 4 IV. SPECIFICATIONS 25 " - 28" 8" - 12" 80˚ 3 " 1 4 17" - 21" 1 " 1 2 " 6 FIGURE 5. HURRICANE DIMENSIONS 1 55 " 2 1 19 " 2 1 " 18 2 1 43" 24"- 28 " 2 Turning Radius 25 " 12 Hurricane PMV
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V. DESCRIPTION CONTROL CONSOLE ASSEMBLY This assembly houses all of the controls you need to drive your Hurricane PMV. WARNING! Keep the console free from moisture. In the event that the console becomes exposed to moisture, do not attempt to operate the Hurricane PMV until it has been dried thoroughly. Battery Condition Meter Whenever you have the key fully inserted, this meter gives an approximate reading of your Hurricane PMV’s battery voltage. See figure 6. Horn Button The key must be fully
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V. DESCRIPTION Speed Adjustment Dial This control dial allows you to preselect and limit your Hurricane PMV’s top speed. The image of the tortoise represents the slowest speed setting. The image of the hare represents the fastest speed setting. See figure 6. Key Switch To turn the Hurricane PMV on, fully insert the key. To turn the Hurricane PMV off, pull the key out. See figure 6. 4 mph - 8 mph Switch This switch limits the Hurricane PMV’s top speed to either 4 or 8 mph. See figure 6. Light Sw
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V. DESCRIPTION OnBoard Battery Charger The battery charger is located in the left corner of the utility tray. See figure 7. This is a gray colored plastic box with a green LED indicator on the exterior of the case. The main power cord extends from the charger and should be coiled to the side of the trunk. Use the reusable fastener strap to coil the power cord. To ensure that the charger and its power cord do not become damaged, exercise caution when storing personal items in the electronics mod
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V I . BATTERIES AND CHARGING BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGING—FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) How does the charger work? When your Hurricane PMV’s battery voltage is low, the charger works extra and sends more electrical current to the batteries to bring up their charge. As the voltage of the batteries approaches a full charge, the charger works less to complete the charging cycle by sending less and less electrical current to the batteries. When the batteries are fully charged, the current bein
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V I . BATTERIES AND CHARGING 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. You will often face hills, sidewalk cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind. All of these driving conditions affect the distance or running time per battery charge. The following are a few suggestions for obtaining the maximum range per battery charge. ! Always fully charge your Hurricane P
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V I . BATTERIES AND CHARGING Why do my new batteries seem weak? Deep-cycle batteries employ a different chemical technology than is 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 manufacturers to provide batteries that best suit your Hurricane PMV’s specific electrical demands. Fresh b
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V I . BATTERIES AND CHARGING For prolonged storage, you may wish to place several boards under the frame of your Hurricane PMV to raise the PMV off of the ground. This takes the weight off of the tires and minimizes the possibility of flat spots from developing on the areas of the tires contacting the ground. What about public transportation? If you intend to use public transportation while using your PMV, you must contact in advance the transportation provider to determine their specific requir
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VII. OPERATION PRE-RIDE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS ! Have you fully charged the batteries? See VI. “Batteries and Charging.” ! Are the manual freewheel levers in the drive (up) mode? See V. “Description.” Never leave the freewheel lever pushed down unless you are manually pushing your Hurricane PMV. ! 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? ! Are you positioned comfortably in the seat? See
