Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit LX10 du fabricant Pride Mobility
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Owner ’ s Manual A TTENTION: Please read the content of your owner s manual befor e operating your pow er c hair . “Pride LX10” Includes LX10, LX1 1, and LX12 21 Healey Road Dandenong, 3175 V ictoria, Australia www .
2 www .pridemobility .com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 Copyright © 2003 Pride Mobility Products Corporation Please read and follow all instructions in this owner s manual before attempting to operate your power chair for the first time.
3 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 4 II. SAFETY ...........................................................
4 www .pridemobility .com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 I. INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION W elcome to Pride Mobility Products Pty . Ltd. (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pride Power Chair . The Pride Power Chair design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive styling.
5 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 I. INTR ODUCTION My Authorised Pride Provider Is : Name:_______________________________________________________________________________ Address:_______________________.
6 www .pridemobility .com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 II. SAFETY SAFETY WARNING! Do not operate your new power c hair f or the fir st time without completely reading and understanding this o wners man ual. Y our power chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility .
7 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 II. SAFETY NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your authorised Pride Pr ovider for assistance. Weight Limit ations Y our power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity . Please refer to the specifications table for this limit.
8 www .pridemobility .com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 WARNING! W hen c limbing an incline , do not zigza g or drive at an angle up the face of the inc line. Drive your power chair straight up the inc line. T his gr eatly r educes the possibility of a tip or a f all.
9 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 St ationary Obstacles (S tep s, Kerbs, etc.) Proceed with extreme caution when driving near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges and/or drop-offs (kerbs, porches, stairs, etc.). The correct method for approaching a kerb is illustrated in figure 2.
10 www .pridemobility .com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 WARNING! Do not a ttempt to have y our power c hair climb or descend an obstac le that is higher than two inches unless y ou ha v e the assistance of an attendant. WARNING! Do not a ttempt to hav e your power chair proceed rearwar d do wn any step, kerb , or other obstacle.
11 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 T ransfers T ransferring onto and of f of your power chair requires a good sense of balance. Always have an attendant or healthcare professional present while learning to properly transfer yourself.
12 www .pridemobility .com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 Reaching and Bending Never reach, lean, or bend while driving your power chair . 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 tipping.
13 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 Alcohol The power chair user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her power chair . This includes awareness of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol.
14 www .pridemobility .com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 II I. ASSEMBL Y Unpacking: 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 box.
15 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 II I. ASSEMBL Y Figure 9. Controller Label Installation INSTALL LABEL ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF JOYSTICK/CONTROLLER BRACKET. 5 . Remove the plastic wrap from the seat posts and remove the seatback screws. See figure 6. 6 . Flip up the armrests.
16 www .pridemobility .com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 Figure 10. Joystick/Controller Installation INSTALL JOYSTICK/CONTROLLER INTO ARMREST AND TIGHTEN KNOB. 12. Connect the controller to the motors. The motor/controller connectors are marked L for left and R for right.
17 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 IV . YOUR PRIDE LX The Pride LX is a rear -wheel drive power chair that you can easily disassemble and fold for transportation or storage. The two battery boxes sit on the battery tray . SEAT Figure 14. LX10 Assembled (LX1 1 and LX 12 are similar .
18 www .pridemobility .com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 Electronic Connections The Pride LX s controller is connected to the front battery box and to each motor .
19 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 IV . YOUR PRIDE LX Figure 15. Front Electrical Connections Figure 16. Rear Battery Box MOTOR CONNECTORS CONTROLLER CONNECTOR Figure 17. Circuit Breaker REAR BATTERY BOX CONNECTOR CIRCUIT BREAKERS ARE MOUNTED ON THE SIDES OF THE BATTERY BOX LIDS.
20 www .pridemobility .com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 Figure 18. Drive Motors Disengaged (Freewheel Mode) Figure 19. Drive Motors Engaged (Drive Mode) IV .
21 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 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 comfort. Y ou can change the armrest height, the swing-away footrest length, the controller position, or the seatback height.
22 www .pridemobility .com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 Seatback Height Y ou can change the seatback height in 2.54-cm. increments. There are five different height adjustment holes. T o change the seatback height: 1. Use a 4-mm hex key to remove the screws that attach the canes to the frame.
23 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 VI. DISASSEMBL Y Y our Pride LX is a folding power chair . Once you remove the two battery boxes, you can fold the chair for easy transportation or storage. Figure 25. Pride LX - Battery Boxes Removed T o disassemble and fold your Pride LX: 1.
24 www .pridemobility .com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 Y our Pride LX uses two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance-free. Since they are sealed, there is no need to check the electrolyte (fluid) level. Deep-cycle batteries are designed to handle a deep dischar ge.
25 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 V I I . B A TTERIES AND CHAR GING Frequently Asked Questions (F AQs) Can I use a different battery c harger? W e do not recommend using other types of chargers (e.g., an automotive battery charger) other than the one suggested by your authorised Pride Provider .
26 www .pridemobility .com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 V I I . B A TTERIES AND CHAR GING Why do my ne w batteries seem weak? Deep-cycle batteries employ a dif ferent chemical technology than that used in car batteries, nickel-cadmium (nicads), or in other common battery types.
27 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 VIII. OPERA TION DYNAMIC DL-50 CONTROLLER The DL-50 electronic controller is an integral electronic controller . All of the electronics necessary to operate the power chair are contained in one module. See figure 28. The DL-50 consists of: 1 .
28 www .pridemobility .com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 VIII. OPERA TION Off-board Charger/Programming Socket Y our DL-50 may have a 3-pin socket on the front which enables you to use an off-board battery charger . The socket may also be used for reprogramming the controller by using a programmer , should this be necessary .
29 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 VIII. OPERA TION Fault Codes The system status LED is displayed within the on/off k ey . This LED is lit if the system is turned on. It also flashes in groups called flash codes, to indicate system faults. The table below identifies the individual fault codes.
30 www .pridemobility .com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Y our power chair is a sophisticated, motorized vehicle. Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine maintenance checks. Y ou can perform some of these checks yourself.
31 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE n Ensure that all parts of the controller system are securely fastened to your power chair . Do not overtighten any screws. n Check for proper tyre inflation. There should be 2-2.4 bar/30 35 psi in each pneumatic tyre.
32 www .pridemobility .com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Figure 30. Drive Wheel and Motor Brush Location 17-MM DRIVE WHEEL NUT AND WASHER MOTOR BRUSH CAP Cleaning Precautions CAUTION! Ne ver hose off your power chair or place it in dir ect contact with wate r .
33 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe tyr e replacement: 1. Place a support under the motor . 2 . If you have pneumatic tyres, make sure it is completely deflated 3 . Pry off the drive wheel nut cap.
34 www .pridemobility .com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING! Mak e sure y ou tighten the fastener s so tha t the connections are secure. 14 . Place the lid back onto the battery box. 15 . Move the battery carrying straps back over the top.
35 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 When to See Y our Authorised Pride Provider for Service The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your power chair . If necessary , contact your authorised Pride Provider . When calling, have the model number , serial number , nature of the problem, and the trouble code if available.
36 www .pridemobility .com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 X. WARRANTY WARRANTY LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY S tructural frame components, including: platform, fork, seat post, and frame welds. TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Drivetrain, including: dif ferential, motor , and brake.
37 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 NOTES.
Thank you for making the Pride LX your choice in power chairs. W e have thoroughly inspected your Pride LX. The following check marks indicate that it has been test driven and inspected. Quality Control - Model Pride LX # 1 In Q uality C ontrol Pride keeps a mor e detailed r epor t on file at the factor y .
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Pride Mobility LX10 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Pride Mobility LX10 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Pride Mobility LX10, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Pride Mobility LX10 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Pride Mobility LX10, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Pride Mobility LX10.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Pride Mobility LX10. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Pride Mobility LX10 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
