Pride Mobility PMV5000 Automobile User Manual
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1. a MT The Ultimate In Style amp Performance St Catharines ON 1 800 800 8586 www pridemobility com SAFETY GUIDELINES Please read and follow all instructions in this owner s manual before attempting to operate your Hurricane PMV for the first time If there is anything in this manual you do not understand or if you require additional assistance for setup contact your authorized Pride provider Using your Pride product safely depends upon your diligence in following the warnings cautions and instructions in this owner s manual Using your Pride product safely also depends upon your own good judgement and or common sense as well as that of your provider caregiver and or healthcare professional Pride is not responsible for injuries and or damage resulting from any person s failure to follow the warnings cautions and instructions in this owner s manual Pride is not responsible for injuries and or damage resulting from any person s failure to exercise good judgement and or common sense The symbols below are used throughout this owner s manual to identify warnings and cautions It is very important for you to read and understand them completely A WARNING Failure to heed the warnings in this owner s manual may result in personal injury CAUTION Failure to heed the cautions in this owner s manual may result in damage to your Hurricane PMV Copyright2. 2003 Pride Mobility Products Corp INFMANU1035 CONTENTS 4 are ice crease aces wees eee 6 15 IV SPECIFICATIONS 17 V YOUR 19 VI BATTERIES AND 25 se ete cso nace 29 COMFORT 0 05 5 31 IX DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 34 X OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 37 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING 38 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 40 XIN WARRANTY 42 Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 www pridemobility com 3 INTRODUCTION Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Corporation Pride Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pride Personal Mobility Vehicle PMV Your Hurricane PMV design combines the most advanced state of the art components with modern attractive styling We are certain that the design features and trouble free operation will add convenience to your daily living and ensure complete satisfaction At Pride your safety is important to us Please read and follo
3. If you feel unsure about a driving surface avoid that surface STATIONARY OBSTACLES STEPS CURBS ETC WARNING Do not drive near raised surfaces unprotected ledges and or drop offs curbs porches stairs etc WARNING Do not attempt to have your PMV climb or descend an obstacle that is inordinately high Serious personal injury and or damage may result WARNING Do not attempt to have your PMV proceed backward down any step curb or other obstacle This may cause the PMV to tip and cause personal injury WARNING Be sure your PMV is traveling perpendicular to any curb you may be required to ascend or descend See figures 3 and 3A WARNING Do not attempt to negotiate a curb that has a height greater than 2 in CURB Figure 3 Correct Curb Approach Figure 3A Incorrect Curb Approach PUBLIC ROADS AND PARKING LOTS WARNING You should not operate your Hurricane PMV on public streets and roadways Be aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your Hurricane PMV Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules Wait until your path is clear of traffic and then proceed with extreme caution NOTE Safety accessories like fluorescent flags are available to order from your authorized Pride Provider 10 www pridemobility com Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 ll SAFETY INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS WARNING Pride recommends that you do not operate your Hurricane PMV in icy or slippery
4. Seatback Hinge POWER SEAT OPTIONAL Your Hurricane PMV may be equipped with a power seat actuator which raises and lowers the seat automatically See figure 17 POWER SEAT ACTUA WARNING The power seat is intended for TOR operation only while your PMV is stationary and on a level surface Its purpose is to aid you in reaching objects Strict adherence to the following safety rules is vital to your safety Do not attempt to raise or lower the seat while in motion Operate the power seat only on level ground Do not operate your PMV with the power seat elevated It is recommended that the PMV be driven only with the seat in the lowest position Raising and lowering the power seat when traveling or when on an incline could cause the PMV to tip over resulting in serious injury and or PMV damage Keep the power seat in its lowest position when traveling or when on an incline Figure 17 Power Seat Actuator Optional Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 www pridemobility com 33 IX DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY WARNING Lifting weight beyond your physical capability may result in personal injury Ask for assistance when necessary while disassembling or assembling your PMV No tools are required to disassemble or assemble your Hurricane PMV Always disassemble or assemble your Hurricane PMV on a level dry surface with sufficient room for you to work and move around your PMV Keep in mind that the dis
5. s batteries we prefer and highly recommend the simultaneous charging of both batteries by use of the onboard battery charger How often must I charge the batteries Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge your Hurricane s batteries All day Hurricane PMV use a daily basis Infrequent or sporadic Hurricane PMV use With these considerations in mind you can determine just how often and for how long you should charge your Hurricane s batteries We designed the onboard charger so that it will not overcharge your Hurricane PMV s batteries do not charge them for more than 24 consecutive hours However you may encounter some problems if you do not charge your batteries often enough and if you do not charge them a regular basis Following the five guidelines below will provide safe and reliable battery operation and charging Ifyou use your Hurricane PMV daily charge its batteries as soon as you finish using it for the day Your Hurricane PMV will be ready each morning to give you a full day of service We recommend that you charge your Hurricane s batteries for 8 to 14 hours after daily use Ifyou use your Hurricane PMV once a week or less charge its batteries at least once a week for 12 to 14 hours at atime Keep your Hurricane s batteries fully charged Avoid deeply discharging your Hurricane s batteries E Donot charge your Hurricane s batteries for more than 24
6. Capacity 400 Ibs Standard Seating Type Sport high back luxury contoured seat with headrest and sliders mounted on a standard seat post Dimensions 19 in width x 17 5 in depth usable x 18 5 in height usable Material Vinyl Gray Beige Black Fabric Gray Gold Drive System Rear wheel drive 24V sealed transaxle Dual Braking System Hectronic regenerative and electromechanical Wheels Aluminum alloy wheels in Black Tires Type Pneumatic front 4 in 13 in rear 4 in x 13 in Battery Requirements Type 12 volt Amp Hours 32 AH or 40 AH AGM or Gel Cell Battery Charger Onboard 3 amp Charger Warranty 3 year limited Accessories rear basket cup holder safety flag dust cover Varies with user weight terrain type battery charge battery condition and tire pressure 18 www pridemobility com Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 V YOUR HURRICANE PMV Your Hurricane PMV is a motorized electric Hurricane PMV designed to enhance your personal mobility Your Hurri cane PMV is an indoor outdoor Hurricane PMV designed to travel primarily on smooth surfaces such as sidewalks roads parking lots floors and driveways For easy transportation or storage you can disassemble your Hurricane PMV into seven components See figure 5 SEAT Figure 5 Hurricane PMV Components CONTROL CONSOLE ASSEMBLY The control console assembly houses all of the controls you need to drive your Hurricane PMV including the speed adjust
7. In other words an electric mobility vehicle with a high resistance level is less likely to be affected by a strong radio source than 15 an electric mobility vehicle with a low resistance level What is the FDA doing about the problem The FDA has written to electric mobility vehicle manufacturers and requested that those manufacturers test their new mobility vehicle models to be certain that they provide a reasonable degree of resistance against EMI RFI The FDA has stated that all newly manufactured electric mobility vehicle models should have a resistance level of at least 20 V m This level of resistance provides a reasonable degree of protection against the common sources of EMI RFI The FDA has also requested or recommended that Electric mobility vehicle manufacturers clearly label new products with their resistance level or state that the resistance level is not known The labeling or informational material supplied with new electric mobility vehicle s must explain what the resis tance level means and warn users about the possibility of EMI RFI and how to avoid it Electric mobility vehicle manufacturers undertake an educational program to inform electric mobility vehicle users and their caregivers about the problems associated with EMI RFI and about the actions they can take to minimize the risk of EMI RFI While there is no exact way to tell if your mobility vehicle is totally safe an immunity level of 20 V m May 1994 is
8. consecutive hours How can I get maximum range or distance per charge Rarely will you have ideal driving conditions smooth flat hard driving surfaces with no wind or curves 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 Below are a few suggestions for obtaining the maximum range per battery charge 26 www pridemobility com Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 VI BATTERIES AND CHARGING Always fully charge your Hurricane s batteries prior to your daily use Maintain 30 35 psi pounds per square inch in all of your Hurricane tires Plan your route ahead to avoid as many hills cracked broken or soft surfaces as possible Limit your baggage weight to essential items Try to maintain an even speed while your Hurricane PMV is in motion Avoid stop and go driving What type and size of battery should I use We recommend deep cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free Both AGM and Gel Cell are deep cycle batteries that are similar in performance Do not use wet cell batteries which have removable caps NOTE Sealed batteries are not serviceable Do not remove the caps Use these specifications to reorder deep cycle batteries Type Deep cycle AGM or Gel Cell Size U 1 32 AH only 40 AH Amp Hours Voltage 12 volts each Amperage 32 AH or 40 AH WARNING Corrosive chemicals cont
9. generally achievable and useful This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V m What can I do to find out if my mobility vehicle is likely to be affected by EMI RFI If you have had your mobility vehicle for some time and have not experienced any unintended motion it is not likely that you will have a problem in the future However it is always possible that EMI RFI problems could arise if you are close to a source of radio waves Therefore it is very important for you to be alert to this possibility The mobility vehicle meets or exceeds a resistance level of at least 20 V m What can I do to reduce the risk of my mobility vehicle being affected by EMI RFI Here are some precautions you can take Do not turn on or use hand held personal communications devices such as citizens band CB radios and cellular phones while your mobility vehicle is turned on Be aware of nearby radio wave transmitters such as radio or stations and hand held or mobile two way radios Try not to operate your mobility vehicle too close to those transmitters For example if you are on an electric mobility vehicle with a resistance level of at least 20 V m you should remain at least three feet from a hand held two way radio and at least ten feet from a mobile two way radio Be aware that adding accessories and or components or modifying your mobility vehicle in way may change its EMI RFI resistance level and may make it mo
10. half reaches its insertion limit 5 Secure the front and rear sections with the ball detent pins See figure 24 6 Push frame lock levers back to their locked downward position 7 Replace the ball detent pin into the docking device 8 Plug the silver front to rear harness into the mating plug found on the electronics module 9 Put the batteries in place and plug the black and white 2 pin battery harnesses into the electronics module 10 Reconnect the battery tie down strap 11 Gently place the rear shroud over the pneumatic seat post 12 Lower the shroud into place 13 Carefully lift the seat and slide the seat platform on the seat bottom onto the seat pedestal 14 Rotate the seat until it locks into place 36 www pridemobility com Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For information concerning these optional accessories see your authorized Pride Provider e Safety Flag Rear Basket Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 www pridemobility com 37 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING Any electromechanical device occasionally requires some troubleshooting However most of the problems that may arise can usually be solved with a bit of thought and common sense Many of these problems occur because the batteries are not fully charged or because the batteries are worn down and can no longer hold a charge DIAGNOSTIC FLASH CODES The diagnostic flash codes for your Hurricane PMV are desig
11. harnesses are firmly connected to the electronics module and to the battery terminals See Disassembly and Assembly Make sure that the silver front to rear harness is firmly connected to the electronics module See IX Disassembly and Assembly Besure the auto shutoff feature hasn t been activated See VI Batteries and Charging Check the fuses See XII and Maintenance for fuse replacement What if the motor runs but my Hurricane PMV does not move With the key turned to the on position check the status LED Ifthe LED flashes three times pauses briefly then flashes two times this is the manual freewheel lever code meaning your Hurricane PMV is in freewheel mode When manual freewheel lever is pulled up the brakes are disengaged and all power to the transaxle is cut Push down the manual freewheel lever to restore normal operation to your Hurricane PMV See Your Hurricane PMV 38 www pridemobility com Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING What if the main circuit breaker repeatedly trips See V Your Hurricane PMV Charge the Hurricane s batteries more frequently See VI Batteries and Charging Ifthe problem continues have both ofyour Hurricane s batteries load tested by your authorized Pride Provider You may also perform the load test yourself Battery load testers are available at most automotive parts stores Follow t
12. injury WARNING The replacement fuse must exactly match rating of the new fuse Failure STORAGE If you plan on not using your Hurricane PMV for an extended period of time it is best to Fully charge its batteries prior to storage E Disconnect the battery harnesses from the electronics module E Store your Hurricane PMV in warm dry environment Avoid storing your Hurricane PMV where it will be exposed to temperature extremes WARNING Always protect batteries from freezing temperatures and never charge a frozen battery This damages the battery and can cause personal injury For prolonged storage you may wish to place several boards under the frame of your Hurricane PMV to raise the Hurricane PMV off of the ground This takes the weight off of the tires and reduces the possibility of flat spots developing on the areas of the tires contacting the ground Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 www pridemobility com 41 XIII WARRANTY THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Three years on all structural frame components including platform fork seat post and frame Three year prorata drive train warranty including transaxle motor and brake E First year 100 replacement of parts cost Second year 67 replacement of parts cost Third year 50 replacement of parts cost THREE YEAR WARRANTY EXCEPTIONS Transaxle In cases where there 15 an increase in the operational noise level the warranty does not apply The increa
13. secured properly Check the brakes Check battery charge TIRE INFLATION If your PMV is equipped with pneumatic tires you should check or have the air pressure checked at least once a week Proper inflation pressures will prolong the life of your tires and help ensure the smooth operation of your PMV WARNING It is critically important that 30 35 psi tire pressure be maintained in pneumatic tires at all times Do not underinflate or overinflate your tires Low pressure may result in loss of control and overinflated tires may burst 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 PMV WARNING Inflate your PMV drive tires from a regulated air source with an available pressure gauge Inflating your tires from an unregulated air source could overinflate them resulting in a burst tire and or personal injury If you discover a problem contact your authorized Pride Provider for assistance WEIGHT LIMITATIONS Your PMV is rated for a maximum weight capacity Refer to the specifications table for information WARNING Exceeding the weight limit voids your warranty and may result in personal injury and damage to your Hurricane PMV Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and or property damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations WARNING Do not carry passengers on your PMV Carrying passengers
14. you do not push the PMV with the key in the on position while in freewheel mode Motor Transaxle Assembly The motor transaxle assembly is the electromechanical unit that converts the electrical energy of your Hurricane s batteries into the controlled mechanical energy that drives the Hurricane s wheels Anti Tip Wheels The anti tip wheels are an integral and important safety feature of your Hurricane PMV Do not under any circumstances remove the anti tip wheels from your Hurricane PMV See figure 7 WARNING Do not remove the anti tip wheels or modify your PMV in any way that is not authorized by Pride Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 www pridemobility com 23 V YOUR HURRICANE PMV Charger Power Cord Receptacle The charger power cord plugs into your Hurricane s battery charger by means of the charger power cord receptacle Fuses The fuses help protect your Hurricane s lighting control console assembly and charging systems from receiving an overload of electrical current The fuses used in the Hurricane PMV are the same type automobiles use See figure 8 Ifa fuse must be replaced see figure 9 use only the specified amp fuse See XII and Maintenance ho Mal Figure 8 Working Fuse Figure 9 Blown Fuse Replace Hercules Docking Device Your Hurricane PMV is equipped with a Hercules 3000 docking devi
15. 00 of their peak performance level and are able to last for an extended period of time 9 How can I ensure maximum battery life Fully charged deep cycle batteries provide reliable performance and extended battery life Keep your Hurricane s batteries fully charged whenever possible Batteries that are regularly and deeply discharged infrequently charged or stored without a full charge may be permanently damaged causing unreliable performance and limited service life How should I store my Hurricane PMV and its batteries See XII Care and Maintenance What about public transportation If you intend to use public transportation while using your Hurricane PMV you must contact in advance the transportation Provider to determine their specific requirements 28 www pridemobility com Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 VII OPERATION BEFORE GETTING ONTO YOUR HURRICANE PMV Have you fully charged the batteries See VI Batteries and Charging Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive down position Never leave the manual freewheel lever pulled up unless you are manually pushing your Hurricane PMV GETTING ONTO YOUR HURRICANE PMV 1 Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch key from the key switch This will prevent the Hurricane PMV from moving if accidental contact with the throttle control lever is made WARNING Never attempt to board or exit your Hurricane PMV without first removing
16. 4 10 Remove the docking device ball detent pin See figure 25 11 Gently slide the two sections of the Hurricane PMV apart See figure 26 12 Grab the handle grip on the tiller pull upward on the tiller adjustment lever and gently lower the tiller down to the center of the Hurricane PMV chassis until it is fully lowered NOTE There is no need to disconnect the motor harness when disassembling the Hurricane PMV See figure 27 Figure 18 Seat Removal Figure 19 Rear Shroud Removal 34 www pridemobility com Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 IX DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY Figure 21 Disconnecting The Front To Rear Harness UNLOCKED POSITION Figure 22 Battery Removal Figure 23 Locking Cam Levers Figure 24 Ball Detent Pins With Rings Figure 25 Ball Detent Pin Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 www pridemobility com 35 IX DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY Figure 26 Frame Separation Figure 27 Motor Harness ASSEMBLY NOTE Raise the tiller before starting to assemble the Hurricane PMV 1 Place the manual freewheel lever in the drive down position 2 Position the front and rear sections next to each other 3 Tilt the rear end to a horizontal position and insert the longer tube of the front end into the rear section first make sure that the locking cam levers are in the unlocked vertical position and the ball detent pins are removed 4 Slide the two sections of the unit together until the front
17. 6A WARNING If the key is moved to the off position while your Hurricane PMV is in motion the electronic brakes engage and your Hurricane PMV comes to an abrupt stop 4 mph 8 mph Switch This switch limits the Hurricane s top speed to either 4 or 8 mph depending on where the Hurricane s preset maximum speed is set See figure 6A With the switch set to 4 mph the Hurricane s top speed is 4 mph With the switch set to 8 mph the Hurricane s top speed is 8 mph When driving indoors keep the 4 8 switch set to 4 mph Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 www pridemobility com 21 V YOUR HURRICANE PMV REAR SECTION The onboard battery charger not shown the charger power cord receptacle the batteries not shown the electronics module the main circuit breaker reset button the ammeter the manual freewheel lever the anti tip wheels and the motor transaxle assembly not shown are located on the rear section of your Hurricane PMV See figure 7 Refer to Disassembly and Assembly for instructions on removing the rear shroud RUNNING LIGHT BULB RUNNING LIGHT FUSE CHARGER POWER CORD STORAGE COMPARTMENT MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER RESET BUTTON TURN SIGNAL FUSE AMMETER ELECTRONICS MODULE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT COVER LIGHT BULB MANUAL FREEWHEEL ANTI TIP WHEEL MM LEVER CHARGER POWER CORD RECEPTACLE FUSES Figure 7 Rear Section Left Light Cover Removed For Clarity Batteries The batteries sto
18. NG Always be sure your Hurricane PMV and its batteries are properly secured when it is being transported Failure to do so may result in personal injury and or damage to your Hurricane PMV PREVENTING UNINTENDED MOVEMENT WARNING If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period of time turn off the power This will prevent unexpected motion from inadvertent throttle control lever contact Failure to do so may result in personal injury 12 www pridemobility com Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 ll SAFETY GETTING ONTO AND OFF OF YOUR HURRICANE PMV Getting onto and off of your Hurricane PMV requires a good sense of balance Please observe the following safety tips when getting onto and off of your Hurricane PMV Power down your Hurricane PMV Ensure that your Hurricane PMV is not in freewheel mode See V Your Hurricane PMV Make certain that the seat is locked into place and the key 15 removed from the key switch The seat armrests can be flipped up to make getting onto and off the Hurricane PMV easier WARNING Position yourself as far back as possible in the Hurricane PMV seat to prevent the Hurricane PMV from tipping and causing injury WARNING Avoid using your armrests for weight bearing purposes Such use may cause the Hurricane PMV to tip and cause personal injury WARNING Avoid putting all of your weight on the floorboard Such use may cause the Hurricane PMV to tip and cause personal in
19. RANSAXLE ASSEMBLY E These items are all prelubricated sealed and require no subsequent lubrication MOTOR BRUSHES The motor brushes are housed inside of the motor transaxle assembly They should be inspected periodically for wear by your Pride Provider 40 www pridemobility com Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 XII CARE AND MAINTENANCE CONTROL CONSOLE ASSEMBLY CHARGER AND REAR ELECTRONICS Keep these areas free of moisture Ifany of these items do become exposed to moisture let them dry thoroughly before operating your Hurricane PMV again REAR LIGHTS The light bulbs for the rear running lights and turn signals are easily replaceable NOTE Replacement light bulbs can be purchased from your authorized Pride Provider Remove the light cover which is held in place with three 3 Phillips head screws Gently remove the bulb by pulling it straight up See figure 7 Insert a new 24V 5 watt bulb Replace the light cover FUSES In the event a fuse should cease to work Remove the fuse by pulling it up and out ofits slot Examine the fuse to be sure it is blown See figures 8 and 9 Insert a new fuse of the proper rating Turning signals and rear lights replace with a 3 amp fuse Each light bulb has its own fuse Control console assembly replace with a 3 amp fuse Charging system replace with 5 amp fuse to use properly rated fuses may cause damage to the electrical system and may result in personal
20. ained in batteries Use only AGM or Gel Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions To change a battery in your Hurricane PMV WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling Remove the seat and the rear shroud See IX Disassembly and Assembly Disconnect the battery tie down strap if equipped Disconnect the battery cables from the electronics module Disconnect the battery cables from the battery terminals Remove the old battery Place anew battery the battery well Connect the red battery cable to the positive battery terminal Connect the black battery cable to the negative battery terminal 9 Reconnect the battery cables to the electronics module 10 Reconnect the battery tie down strap if equipped 11 Reinstall the rear shroud and the seat Why my new batteries seem weak Deep cycle batteries employ a different chemical technology than that used in car batteries nickel cadmium batteries nicads or in other common battery types Deep cycle batteries are specifically designed to provide power drain down their charge and then accept a relatively quick recharge We work closely with our battery manufacturer to provide batteries that best suit your Hurricane s specific electrical demands Fresh batteries arrive daily at Pride and are shipped fully charged to our custome
21. assembled sections of the Hurricane PMV take up more floor space than the assembled PMV You can disassemble the Hurricane PMV into seven pieces the seat the front section the rear section the rear shroud the basket and the batteries Place the Hurricane PMV in an area where you have sufficient clearance to move the parts around You need about four or five feet in all directions You may need assistance to lift some of the Hurricane PMV components See Specifications for individual component weights 1 Place the manual freewheel lever in the drive down position 2 Coil charger power cord and store it in the rear storage compartment See figure 7 3 Pullup on seat rotation lever to unlock the seat Rotate the seat one eighth ofa turn and lift the seat up and off the Hurricane PMV See figure 18 Gently lift the rear shroud off of the Hurricane PMV See figure 19 Disconnect the battery tie down strap Unplug both black and white 2 pin battery harnesses See figure 20 Unplug the silver front to rear harness that connects the control console assembly to the electronics module See figure 21 8 Lift both batteries offthe Hurricane PMV See figure 22 CAUTION Failure to unplug both battery harnesses and the front to rear harness prior to disassembly could result in permanent damage to the Hurricane PMV 9 Push the locking cam levers forward and remove the ball detent pins See figures 23 and 2
22. ce See figure 10 In order to utilize the docking device it is necessary to purchase DOCKING DEVICE an insert T bar or Bullnose and C arm that when used with the Hercules 3000 will lift a Hurricane PMV into a vehicle Contact your authorized Pride Provider for more in formation about the docking device and the Hercules 3000 lift Device 24 www pridemobility com Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 VI BATTERIES AND CHARGING Your Hurricane PMV uses two long lasting 12 volt deep cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free They are recharged by an onboard 3 amp charging system designed for ease of use and convenience Charge your Hurricane s batteries prior to using it for the first time Keep your batteries fully charged to keep your Hurricane PMV running trouble free Follow these easy steps to charge your batteries safely WARNING Never use an extension cord to plug in your battery charger Plug the charger directly into a properly wired standard wall outlet WARNING Removal of the grounding prong can create an electrical hazard necessary properly install an approved 3 prong adaptor to an electrical outlet having 2 pronged plug access Failure to heed could result in personal injury and or property damage Position your Hurricane PMV close to a standard wall outlet Remove the key from the control console assembly Make certain that the manual freewheel lever is in the drive down position Pl
23. conditions or on salted surfaces i e walks or roads Such use may result in an accident personal injury or adversely affect the performance and safety of your Hurricane PMV WARNING Pride recommends that you do not expose your Hurricane PMV to any type of moisture at any time rain snow mist or wash Such exposure can damage your Hurricane PMV Never operate your Hurricane PMV if it has been exposed to moisture until it has FREEWHEEL MODE Your Hurricane PMV is equipped with a manual freewheel lever that when pulled up allows the Hurricane PMV to be pushed For more information about how to place your Hurricane PMV into and out of freewheel mode see V Your Hurricane PMV WARNING When your PMV is in freewheel mode the braking system is disengaged Disengage the drive motors only on a level surface Ensure the key is removed from the key switch Stand behind the PMV to engage or disengage freewheel mode Never sit on a PMV to do this After you have finished pushing your PMV always return it to the drive mode to lock the brakes Failure to heed the above could result in personal injury and or damage to your PMV STAIRS AND ESCALATORS Hurricane PMVs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators Always use an elevator WARNING Do not use your PMV to negotiate steps or escalators You may cause injury to yourself and or to others and damage your PMV DOORS E Determine ifthe door opens toward o
24. d and lead compounds Wash hands after handling WARNING Always protect the batteries from freezing and never charge a frozen battery Charging a frozen battery may result in personal injury and or damage to the battery WARNING RED cables must be connected to positive battery terminals posts BLACK cables must be connected to negative battery terminals posts Failure to connect your battery harnesses in the proper manner may result in personal injury and or damage to your power chair REPLACE cables immediately if damaged 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 on disposal Your authorized Pride Provider will also have the necessary informa tion on battery recycling which is our recommended course of action 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 Hurricane PMV Although your Hurricane PMV may be equipped with a positioning belt this belt is not designed to provide proper restraint during motor vehicle transport Anyone traveling in a motor vehicle should be properly secured in the motor vehicle seat with safety belts fastened securely WARNING Do not sit on your Hurricane PMV while it is in a moving vehicle Personal injury and or property damage may result WARNI
25. d overinflated tires may burst 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 PMV Regularly inspect your Hurricane s tires for signs of wear Use a rubber conditioner on your Hurricane s tires to help to preserve them EXTERIOR SURFACES Bumpers and trim also benefit from an occasional application of rubber or vinyl conditioner WARNING Do not use a rubber or vinyl conditioner on the Hurricane PMV s vinyl seat floorboard or tire tread they will become dangerously slippery BATTERY TERMINAL CONNECTIONS Make certain that the terminal connections remain tight and uncorroded The batteries must sit flat in the battery wells The battery terminals should face the rear of the Hurricane PMV WIRING HARNESSES Regularly check all wiring connections Regularly check all wiring insulation including the charger power cord for wear or damage Have your authorized Pride Provider repair or replace any damaged connector connection or insulation that you find before using your Hurricane PMV again ABS PLASTIC SHROUDS The front console shroud front shroud and the rear shroud are formed from durable ABS plastic and coated with an advanced formula urethane paint A light application of car wax will help the shrouds retain their high gloss AXLE BEARINGS AND THE MOTOR T
26. desired seat height 4 Hold the seat pedestal at that height and match up the holes in the seat pedestal in lower seat post 5 Fully insert the ball detent pin 6 Replace the seat Figure 14 Seat Height Adjustment FRONT TO BACK SEAT ADJUSTMENT FRONT TO BACK SEAT RELEASE LEVER The Hurricane is equipped with a sliding seat that is operated like an automobile seat You can reposition the Hurricane s seat forward or rearward 1 Pulloutthefront to back seat release lever Seefigure 15 2 Move seat forward or rearward 3 Release the front to back seat release lever SEAT ROTATION The seat lock lever locks the seat in one of four positions 1 Push down on the seat lock lever to unlock the seat See figure 15 2 Rotate the seat to the desired position 3 Release seat lock lever to lock seat securely in place SEAT LOCK LEVER Figure 15 Seat Adjustments Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 www pridemobility com 31 VIII COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT The Hurricane armrest width can be adjusted inward or outward HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT TUBE 1 Loosen the armrest adjustment knobs at the back of the seat frame See figure 16 2 Slide armrest uprights in or out to the desired SETSCREW width 3 Tighten the armrest adjustment knobs ARMREST UPRIGHT The armrests can also be lifted upward to allow getting ARMREST ADJUSTMENT onto and off of your Hurrican
27. e easier KNOB ARMREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Figure 16 Armrest Adjustments Refer to figure 16 when adjusting the armrest height Required tools e 5 32 Hex Key 1 8 Hex Key 7 16 Wrench Loosen the setscrew on the side of the height adjustment tube with the 1 8 in hex key See figure 16 Loosen and remove the acorn nut and screw holding the height adjustment tube in place Raise or lower the height adjustment tube to the desired height Align the holes in the adjustment tube with the holes in the armrest upright Insert the screw through the holes in both the height adjustment tube and the armrest upright Install and tighten the acorn nut Tighten the setscrew on the side of the height adjustment tube Repeat for the other armrest 32 www pridemobility com Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 VIII COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS SEATBACK ADJUSTMENT The seatback may be positioned to four different angles 90 100 102 and 105 See figure 16A UPPER HINGE To adjust the seatback angle 1 Loosen and remove the adjustment 400 ADJUSTMENT HOLE screw from the seatback hinge on both sides of the seat 2 Reposition the seatback to the desired angle ADJUSTMENT SCREW 3 Align the adjustment holes from the 102 ADJUSTMENT HOLE upper and lower hinge so the adjust 105 ADJUSTMENT HOLE ment screw can easily pass through 90 ADJUSTMENT HOLE 4 Reinsert both adjustment screws and tighten LOWER HINGE Figure 16A
28. e key fully inserted into the key switch and in the on position See V Your Hurricane PMV E Does your Hurricane s horn work properly Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 www pridemobility com 29 VII OPERATION OPERATING YOUR PMV Keep both hands on the tiller and your feet on the floorboard at all times while operating your PMV This driving position gives you the most control over your vehicle Set the speed adjustment dial to your desired speed Press your thumb against the appropriate throttle control lever The electromechanical disc park brake automatically disengages and the PMV accelerates smoothly to the speed you preselected with the speed adjustment dial Pull on the left handgrip to steer your PMV to the left Pull on the right handgrip to steer your PMV to the right Move the tiller to the center position to drive straight ahead To stop slowly release the throttle control lever The electronic brakes will automatically engage when your PMV comes to a stop NOTE Your 5 reverse speed is slower then that of the forward speed you preset with the speed adjustment dial GETTING OFF OF YOUR HURRICANE PMV 1 Bring your Hurricane PMV to a complete stop 2 Make certain that the key is turned counterclockwise to the position 3 Pullup onthe seat rotation lever and rotate the seat until you are facing toward the side of your Hurricane PMV 4 Make certain that the seat is locked securely in positio
29. e the lever and allow your Hurricane PMV to come to complete stop before pushing the other side of the lever to move in reverse When the throttle is completely released it automatically returns to the center stop position and engages your Hurricane PMV s brakes Battery Condition Meter This meter gives an approximate reading of your PMV s battery voltage when the key is fully inserted into the key switch Green indicates the Hurricane PMV s batteries are fully charged Yellow indicates that the Hurricane PMV s battery voltage level is getting low and will require a charge soon Red indicates that your Hurricane PMV s battery voltage level is very low and the batteries should be recharged as soon as possible Running Lights Button This button controls your Hurricane PMV s running lights Press the button once to turn on your Hurricane PMV s running lights Press the button again to turn off your Hurricane PMV s running lights Horn Button The key must be inserted and turned to the position for the horn to be operational This button activates a warning horn Do not hesitate to use the warning horn when its use could prevent accident or injury Hazard Light Button This button activates the 4 way flashers on your PMV Press the button once to turn on the flashers Press the button again to turn off flashers Turn Signal Buttons Press the appropriate tu
30. escent WARNING When climbing an incline do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of the incline Drive your PMV straight up the incline This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or a fall Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline WARNING Do not drive your 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 WARNING You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline i e areas covered with snow ice cut grass or wet leaves WARNING When on any sort of an incline or decline never place the PMV in freewheel mode while seated on it or standing next to it WARNING Even though your PMV is capable of climbing slopes greater than those illustrated in figure 1 do not under any circumstances exceed the incline guidelines or any other specifications presented in this manual Doing so could cause instability in your PMV resulting in personal injury and or damage to your PMV Other inclines may be natural or if man made not designed specifically for PMVs Figure 1 illustrates your Hurricane PMV s stability and its ability to climb grades under various weight loads and under controlled testing conditions These tests were conducted with the Hurricane s seat in the highest position and adjusted backward on the seat base to its farthest rearward position Use this information as a guideline Your Hurricane s ability t
31. he directions supplied with the load tester See VI Batteries and Charging or TV Specifications for information about your Hurricane s battery type What if the battery condition meter dips way down and the motor surges or hesitates when I press my Hurricane s throttle control lever See Your Hurricane Fully charge your Hurricane s batteries See VI Batteries and Charging Have your authorized Pride Provider load test each battery E Or see the previous troubleshooting question for load testing the batteries yourself If you experience any problems with your Hurricane PMV that you are not able to solve immediately contact your authorized Pride Provider for information maintenance and service Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 www pridemobility com 39 XII CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Hurricane PMV requires a minimal amount of care and maintenance If you do not feel confident in your ability to perform the maintenance listed below you may schedule inspection and maintenance at your authorized Pride Provider The following areas require periodic inspection and or care and maintenance TIRE PRESSURE E For optimum Hurricane PMV performance we recommend that the tire pressure be maintained at 30 35 psi WARNING It is important that 30 35 psi tire pressure be maintained in pneumatic tires at all times Do not underinflate or overinflate your tires Low pressure may result in loss of control an
32. ions as contained in this manual please contact your authorized Pride Provider for assistance Once you understand how to operate and take care of your Hurricane PMV we are certain that it will give you years of trouble free service and enjoyment Information Exchange We want to hear your questions comments and suggestions about this manual We would also like to hear about the safety and reliability of your new Pride Hurricane PMV and the service you received from your authorized Pride Pro vider 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 Pride Hurricane PMV Please feel free to write us at the address below Pride Mobility Products Corporation Attn Technical Service Department 182 Susquehanna Avenue Exeter PA 18643 2694 customercare pridemobility com 1 800 424 8205 4 www pridemobility com Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 INTRODUCTION 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 Club You may do so by filling out and returning your enclosed registration card or by visiting Pride s web site at www pridemobility com As 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 the
33. ir families and friends From our home page click on the button that reads Owners Club to enter a page dedicated to current and potential Pride product owners You will gain access to interviews stories recreation ideas daily living tips product and funding information and interactive message boards On these message boards you are invited to speak with other Pride customers as well as Pride representatives who are available to assist you with any ques tions or concerns you may have My Authorized Pride Provider Is Name Address Phone Number Quick Reference Information Model Serial Number Purchase Date NOTE If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or this owner manual contact us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 www pridemobility com 5 ll SAFETY GENERAL WARNING Do not operate your new Hurricane PMV for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner s manual Your Hurricane PMV is a state of the art life enhancement device designed to increase mobility Pride provides an extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the Hurricane PMV user Please be aware that the final selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of Hurricane PMV to be used is the responsibility of the Hurricane PMV user who 15 capable of making such a decision and his her healthcare profe
34. jury 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 Hurricane PMV safely WARNING If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your Hurricane PMV make sure it is fastened securely Serious personal injury may result if you fall from the Hurricane REACHING AND BENDING Avoid reaching or bending while driving your Hurricane PMV When reaching bending or leaning while seated on your Hurricane PMV it is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the Hurricane PMV from tipping Pride recommends that the Hurricane PMV user determine his her personal limitations and practice bend ing and reaching in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional WARNING Do not bend lean or reach for objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees Movements such as these may change your center of gravity and the weight distribution of the Hurricane PMV and cause your Hurricane PMV to tip possibly resulting in personal injury Keep your hands away from the tires when Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 www pridemobility com 13 ll SAFETY PRESCRIPTION DRUGS PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS The Hurricane PMV user must exercise care and common sense when operating his her Hurricane PMV This includes awareness of safety issues when taking prescribed o
35. lly charged unplug the charger power cord from the wall outlet and then from the charger power cord receptacle 7 Place the charger power cord in the rear storage compartment for safekeeping E T Figure 11 Battery Condition Meter Figure 12 Ammeter Indicates Battery Is Fully Charged gt o Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 www pridemobility com 25 VI BATTERIES AND CHARGING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FAQS How does the charger work When your Hurricane s battery voltage is low the charger works harder 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 sends less and less electrical current to the batteries When the batteries are fully charged the current sent to them from the charger is at nearly zero amperage Therefore when the charger is plugged in it maintains the charge on your Hurricane s batteries but does not overcharge them We do not recommend that you charge your Hurricane s batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours What if the Hurricane s batteries won t charge Besure the battery cables are connected properly Ensure both ends of the charger cord are inserted fully Examine the 5 amp charger fuse Ifthe fuse is blown the batteries will not charge See figures 8 and 9 Can a different charger For the safest most efficient and balanced charging of your Hurricane
36. may result in personal injury and or property damage INCLINE INFORMATION More and more buildings have ramps with specified degrees of inclination designed for easy and safe access Some ramps have turning switchbacks 180 degree turns that require you to have good skills on your Hurricane PMV Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade ofa ramp or other incline Take wide swings with your Hurricane PMV s front wheels around any tight corners If you do that the Hurricane PMV s rear wheels will follow a wide arc not cut the comer short and not bump into or get hung up on any railing corners When driving down ramp keep the Hurricane PMV s speed adjustment set to the slowest speed setting to ensure a safely controlled descent See V Your Hurricane PMV Avoid sudden stops and starts Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 www pridemobility com 7 ll SAFETY When climbing an incline try to keep your Hurricane PMV moving Ifyou must stop start up again slowly and then accelerate cautiously When driving down an incline do so by setting the speed adjustment button to the slowest setting and driving in the forward direction only If your Hurricane PMV starts to move down the incline faster than you anticipated or desired allow it to come to a complete stop by releasing the throttle control lever Then push the throttle control lever forward slightly to ensure a safely controlled d
37. ment dial throttle control levers battery condition meter status LED running lights button horn buttons turn signal buttons and the hazard lights button See figure 7 REAR SECTION FRONT SECTION REAR SHROUD i WARNING Do not expose the control console assembly to moisture In the event that the console does become exposed to moisture do not attempt to operate your Hurricane PMV until the console has thoroughly dried BATTERY CONDITION METER HAZARD LIGHTS BUTTON RUNNING LIGHTS BUTTON RIGHT TURN SIGNAL BUTTON LEFT TURN SIGNAL BUTTON THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER REVERSE THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER FORWARD Figure 7 Control Console Assembly STATUS LED Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 www pridemobility com 19 V YOUR HURRICANE PMV Speed Adjustment Dial This control dial allows you to preselect and limit your PMV s top speed The image of the tortoise represents the slowest speed setting The image of the hare represents the fastest speed setting Throttle Control Lever This lever allows you to control the forward speed and the reverse speed of your Hurricane PMV up to the maximum speed you preset with the speed adjustment dial Place your right hand on right handgrip and your left hand on the left handgrip E Use your right thumb to push right side of the lever to disengage your Hurricane PMV s brakes and move forward Releas
38. n 5 Carefully and safely get out of the seat and stand to the side of your Hurricane PMV 6 You may if you wish leave the seat facing to side to facilitate boarding your Hurricane PMV the next time you are going to operate it 30 www pridemobility com Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 VIII COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT WARNING Remove the key from the key switch before adjusting the tiller or the seat Never attempt to adjust the tiller or the seat while the PMV is in motion Your Hurricane is equipped with an ergonomically enhanced pivoting tiller that keeps the console controls at your fingertips regardless of the tiller angle 1 Pullup onthe tiller adjustment lever See figure 13 2 Move the tiller to a comfortable position 3 Release the tiller adjustment lever The tiller remains in the si Fe position you selected 21 TILLER ADJUSTMENT r LEVER NOTE In order to lower the tiller to the Hurricane deck you must first remove the seat rear shroud and both batteries See IX Disassembly and Assembly SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Figure 13 Tiller Adjustment The seat can be repositioned to one of five different heights 1 Remove the seat from your Hurricane See IX Disassem EAT PEDESTAL bly and Assembly 2 gt 2 attached ring to pull and remove the ball detent pin ADJUSTMENT from the lower seat post See figure 14 hogs 3 Raise or lower the seat pedestal to the
39. n maintenance or storage commercial use or use other than normal Labor service calls shipping and other charges incurred for repair of the product There is no other express warranty Implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one 1 year from the date of original purchase and to the extent permitted by law Any and all implied warranties are excluded This is the exclusive remedy Liabilities for consequential damages under any and all warranties are excluded 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 damages So the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you 42 www pridemobility com Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 Mobility Products Corp 182 Susquehanna Ave Exeter PA 18643 1 800 800 8586 www pridemobility com
40. ned to help you perform basic troubleshooting quickly and easily A diagnostic flash code will flash from the status LED in the event one of the conditions listed below develops NOTE Your Hurricane PMV will not run unless the flash code condition is resolved and the Hurricane PMV has been turned off then turned back on FLASH CODE CONDITION SOLUTION Batteries too low to operate Charge batteries or unplug the charger power PMV or the charger is operating cord from the electrical outlet Controller is hot the PMV seems to Shut down your PMV for minimum of several minutes to allow controller to be losing power cool En Wigwag fault your throttle control Call your authorized Pride provider for levers are not responding assistance The manual freewheel lever is in the Turn the Key to the off position then E E up heel position push the manual freewheel lever to the P P down drive position restart your PMV The PMV is operating with the Unplug the charger cord from the charger E E E E E charger attached power cord receptacle What if all the systems on my Hurricane PMV seem to be dead Make certain that the key is in the on position Check that the batteries are fully charged See VI Batteries and Charging Push in the main circuit breaker reset button See V Your Hurricane PMV Make certain that both battery
41. nintended motion or unintended brake release of your electric mobility vehicle to 15 manufacturer and if possible determine whether not there was radio wave source nearby at the time of the incident One precaution you can take against unintended motion of your mobility vehicle is to make certain that you or someone else is not the cause of the unintended motion Turn off your mobility vehicle by removing the key from the key switch when you are mounting or dismounting your mobility vehicle Never leave the key in the key switch of an unattended mobility vehicle By following these steps you greatly reduce the risk of you or anyone else inadvertently bumping the throttle control levers and causing the mobility vehicle to move unintentionally Has anyone been injured by the erratic unintended motion of an electric mobility vehicle The FDA has reports of injuries that resulted from uncontrolled motion of electric mobility vehicle s but it is not clear just how many of those injuries were actually caused by EMI RFI Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 www pridemobility com 15 EMI RFI Are all electric mobility vehicle s susceptible to EMI RFI Each make and model of electric mobility vehicle differs in its ability to resist EMI RFI Every mobility vehicle has a particular level of resistance to EMI RFI This resistance is measured in volts per meter V m A higher resis tance level offers greater protection against EMI RFI
42. o travel up inclines 1s affected by your weight your Hurricane PMV s speed your angle of approach to the incline and your Hurricane PMV setup 150 300 Ibs 350 400 Ibs Figure 1 Maximum Recommended Incline Angles WARNING Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than what is shown in figure 1 may put your PMV in an unstable position and cause it to tip resulting in personal injury WARNING Never carry an oxygen tank weighing more than 15 165 Never fill the rear basket with contents exceeding 15 5 8 www pridemobility com Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 ll SAFETY When you approach an incline it is best to lean forward See figures 2 and 2A This shifts the center of gravity of you and your Hurricane PMV toward the front of the Hurricane PMV for improved stability Figure 2 Normal Driving Position Figure 2A Increased Stability Driving Position CORNERING INFORMATION Excessively high cornering speeds can create the possibility of tipping Factors which affect the possibility of tipping include but are not limited to cornering speed steering angle how sharply you are turning uneven road surfaces inclined road surfaces riding from an area of low traction to an area of high traction such as passing from a grassy area to a paved area especially at high speed while turning and abrupt directional changes High cornering speeds are not recommended If you feel that you may tip over in a corner reduce y
43. our speed and steering angle 1 lessen the sharpness of the turn to prevent your Hurricane PMV from tipping WARNING When cornering sharply reduce your speed When using your Hurricane PMV at higher speeds do not corner sharply This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or fall To avoid personal injury or property damage always exercise common sense when BRAKING INFORMATION Your Hurricane PMV 15 equipped with two powerful brake systems 1 Regenerative Uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the throttle control lever returns to the center stop position and 2 Disc Park Brake Activates mechanically after regenerative braking slows the vehicle to near stop or when power is removed from the system for any reason Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 www pridemobility com 9 ll SAFETY OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES Your Hurricane PMV is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions dry level surfaces composed of concrete blacktop or asphalt However Pride recognizes that there will be times when you will encounter other surface types For this reason your Hurricane PMV is designed to perform admirably on packed soil grass and gravel Feel free to use your Hurricane PMV safely on lawns and in park areas Reduce your Hurricane PMV s speed when driving on uneven terrain and or soft surfaces Avoid tall grass that can become tangled in the running gear Avoid loosely packed gravel and sand
44. ove or disable any feature part or function of your Hurricane PMV WARNING Do not modify your Hurricane PMV in any way not authorized by Pride Unauthorized modifications may result in personal injury and or damage to your Hurricane PMV REMOVABLE PARTS WARNING Do not attempt to lift or move a Hurricane PMV by any of its removable parts Personal injury and damage to the Hurricane PMV may result ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS Your PMV s road performance features may be influenced by electromagnetic fields caused by cellular telephones or other radiating devices such as hand held radios radio and television stations wireless computer links micro wave sources and paging transmitters Learn more about this topic in EMI RFI 6 www pridemobility com Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 ll SAFETY PRE RIDE SAFETY CHECK Get to know the feel of your Hurricane PMV and its capabilities Pride recommends that you perform a safety check before each use to make sure your Hurricane PMV operates smoothly and safely For details on how to perform these necessary inspections see XII Care and Maintenance Perform the following inspections prior to using your Hurricane PMV Check for proper tire inflation Maintain 30 35 psi in each tire if equipped with pneumatic tires Check all electrical connections Make sure they are tight and not corroded Check all controller connections to the electronics module Make sure they are
45. r away from you Use your hand to turn knob or push the handle or push bar Drive your Hurricane PMV gently and slowly forward to push the door open Or drive your Hurricane PMV gently and slowly backwards to pull the door open ELEVATORS Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that when pushed reopens the elevator door s Ifyou are in doorway of an elevator when the door s begin to close push on the rubber door edge or allow the rubber door edge to contact the Hurricane PMV and the door will reopen E Use that pocketbooks packages or Hurricane PMV accessories do not become caught in elevator doors LIFT ELEVATION PRODUCTS If you will be traveling with your Hurricane PMV you may find it necessary to use a lift elevation product to aid in transportation Pride recommends that you closely review the instructions specifications and safety information set forth by the manufacturer of the lift elevation product before using that product Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 www pridemobility com 11 ll SAFETY BATTERIES In addition to following the warnings below be sure to comply with all other battery handling information WARNING PMV batteries are heavy refer to specifications table Lifting weight beyond your capacity could result in personal injury If necessary get someone physically able to lift the PMV batteries for you WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lea
46. r over the counter drugs or when the user has specific physical limitations WARNING Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or over the counter medication or if you have certain physical limitations Some medications and limitations may impair your ability to operate your Hurricane PMV in a safe manner ALCOHOL The Hurricane PMV user must exercise care and common sense when operating his her Hurricane PMV This includes awareness of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol WARNING Do not operate your Hurricane PMV while you are under the influence of alcohol as this may impair your ability to drive safely 14 www pridemobility com Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 EMI RFI EMI RFI WARNINGS Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration FDA have shown that radio waves can cause unintended motion of electric mobility vehicles Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy EM When electromagnetic energy adversely affects the operation of an electrical device that adverse effect is called Electro magnetic Interference EMI or Radio Frequency Interference EMI RFI FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FAQS The following FAQs summarize what you should know about EMI RFI Use this information to minimize the risk that EMI RFI will adversely affect your mobility vehicle Where do radio waves come from Radio waves are emitted from the antennas of cellular phones mobile two way
47. radios such as walkie talkies and CBs radio stations TV stations amateur radio HAM transmitters wireless computer links microwave sources and paging transmitters Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy EM EM is more intense closer to transmitting antennas which are sources of emission The greater the transmission strength the greater the concern to electric mobility vehicle users If EMI RFI affects my PMV what kind of motion should I expect This is difficult to predict The answer would depend number of factors The strength of the radio waves The construction of your particular mobility vehicle The location of your mobility vehicle whether it is on the level ground on an incline Whether or not your mobility vehicle is in motion The motion of any electric mobility vehicle affected by EMI RFI can be erratic The mobility vehicle may come to sudden stop or move an uncontrolled manner Also it is possible for EMI RFI to release the brakes of an electric mobility vehicle Some intense EMI RFI can even damage the control system components of an electric mobility vehicle Is there any way to know for certain whether or not radio waves are the cause of any unintended mobility vehicle motion Unfortunately EMI RFI may be difficult to recognize because the signals from radio sources are invisible and may be intermittent However the FDA recommends that you report all incidents of u
48. re susceptible to interference from radio wave sources What should I do if my mobility vehicle moves unexpectedly Ifunintended motion or unintended brake release occurs turn off your mobility vehicle by removing the key as soon as it is safe to do so If my mobility vehicle moves unintentionally where should I report the incident Call the Pride Customer Care Department at 1 800 424 8205 to report the incident 16 www pridemobility com Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 IV SPECIFICATIONS 26 5 29 5 12 Ky Adjustable 90 100 102 105 gt p yg do O few A lt 0 00009 0000 59 19 17 5 24 29 Figure 4 Hurricane PMV Dimensions 26 Turning Radius Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 www pridemobility com 17 IV SPECIFICATIONS Model Numbers PMV5000 Available Colors Painted Candy Apple Red Viper Blue Forest Green and Onyx Black Overall Length 59 in Overall Width 26 in Total Weight Without Batteries 205 Ibs Heaviest Piece When Disassembled_ Frame 75 165 Turning Radius 74 in Speed max Variable up to 4 or 8 mph Range Per Charge 12V 40 AH batteries Up to 20 30 miles 12V 32 AH batteries Up to 20 25 miles Ground Clearance 4in Weight
49. re the electrical energy that powers your Hurricane PMV See VI Batteries and Charging Main Circuit Breaker When the voltage in your Hurricane s batteries becomes low or your Hurricane PMV is heavily strained because of excessive loads or steep inclines the main circuit breaker may trip to protect your Hurricane s motor and electronics from damage See figure 7 The main circuit breaker reset button pops out when the breaker trips When the breaker trips the entire electrical system of your Hurricane PMV shuts down Allow a minute or two for your Hurricane s electronics to rest Push in the reset button to reset the breaker If the breaker trips frequently you may need to charge your batteries more often You may also need to have your Pride Provider perform a load test on your Hurricane s batteries E Ifthe main circuit breaker trips repeatedly see your authorized Pride Provider for service 22 www pridemobility com Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 V YOUR HURRICANE PMV Manual Freewheel Lever Whenever you need or want to push your Hurricane PMV for short distances you can put it in freewheel mode WARNING When your PMV is in freewheel mode the braking system is disengaged Disengage the drive motors only on a level surface Ensure the key is removed from the key switch Stand behind the PMV to engage or disengage freewheel mode Never sit on a PMV to do this After you have finished pushing your PMV always ret
50. rn signal button once to activate it Your Hurricane PMV s turn signals are timed to shut off automatically Status LED The Status LED will alert you to electrical problems that may occur with the Hurricane PMV The LED remains constantly lit while your PMV is on Ifthe Hurricane PMV develops an electrical problem the status LED will flash code See XI Basic Troubleshooting Ifthe status LED flashes a code other than a code listed in Basic Trouble shooting Call the Pride Customer Care Department at 1 800 424 8205 20 www pridemobility com Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 V YOUR HURRICANE PMV TILLER Your Hurricane PMV 15 equipped with an ergonomically enhanced pivoting tiller This infinitely adjustable tiller is where the following components are located the key key switch 4 8 mph switch and the tiller adjustment lever See figure 6A KEY SWITCH KEY 4 8 MPH SWITCH TILLER ADJUSTMENT LEVER Figure 6A Tiller Tiller Adjustment Lever This lever allows you to adjust the tiller to a number of positions between the forward stop and the Hurricane PMV deck See figure 6A Pullup on the tiller adjustment lever to move the tiller to a comfortable position Release the tiller adjustment lever and the tiller remains in that position Key Switch To turn the Hurricane PMV on fully insert the key and turn it clockwise To turn the Hurricane PMV off turn the key counterclockwise See figure
51. rs During shipping the batteries may encounter temperature extremes that may influence their initial performance Heat diminishes the charge on the battery cold slows the available power and extends the time needed to recharge the battery Hurricane PMV RevK Mar03 www pridemobility com 27 VI BATTERIES AND CHARGING It may take a few days for the temperature of your Hurricane s batteries to stabilize and adjust to their new room or ambient temperature More importantly it takes a few charging cycles a partial drain followed by a full recharge to establish the critical chemical balance that is essential to a deep cycle battery s peak performance and long life Please follow these steps to properly break in your Hurricane s new batteries for maximum efficiency and service life 1 Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial use This charging cycle brings the battery up to about 88 of its peak performance level 2 Operate your new Hurricane PMV in familiar and safe areas Drive slowly at first and do not travel too far from your home or familiar surroundings until you have become accustomed to your Hurricane s controls and have properly broken in your Hurricane PMV s batteries Fully recharge the batteries They should be at over 90 of their peak performance level Operate your Hurricane PMV again Fully recharge the batteries again After four or five charging cycles the batteries are able to receive a charge of 1
52. se in operational noise level usually occurs due to abusive and excessive strain on the PMV Motor brake Three year warranty for the electrical function of the motor brake Brake pads are a wear item and are not warranted 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 part or electronic component found upon examination by an authorized representative of Pride to be defective in material and or workmanship The battery is warranted by the battery manufacturer six month limited warranty The battery is not warranted by Pride Warranty service can be performed by Pride or by an authorized Pride Provider Do not return faulty parts to Pride without prior consent All transportation costs and shipping damage incurred while submitting parts for repair or replacement are the responsibility of the original purchaser WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS ABS plastic shrouds and footrest covers wear items and not warranted Batteries the battery manufacturer provides a 6 month limited warranty Tires and tire tubes wear items and not warranted Upholstery and seating wear items and not warranted Repairs and or modifications made to any part of the PMV without specific and prior consent from Pride Circumstances beyond the control of Pride Damage caused by battery fluid spillage or leakage abuse misuse accident or negligence improper opera tio
53. ssional 1 medical doctor physical therapist etc The contents of this manual are based on the expectation that a mobility device expert has properly fitted the Hurricane PMV to the user and has assisted the prescribing healthcare professional and or the authorized Pride Provider in the instruction process for the use of the product There are certain situations including some medical conditions where the Hurricane PMV user will need to practice operating the Hurricane PMV in the presence ofa trained attendant A trained attendant can be defined as a family member or care professional specially trained in assisting a Hurricane PMV user in various daily living activities As you begin using your Hurricane PMV during daily activities you will probably encounter situations in which you will need some practice Simply take your time and you will soon be in full and confident control as you maneuver through doorways on and off elevators up and down ramps and over moderate terrain Below are some precautions tips and other safety considerations that will help the user become accustomed to operating the Hurricane PMV safely MODIFICATIONS Pride has designed and engineered your Hurricane PMV to provide maximum mobility and utility A wide range of accessories 1s available from your Pride Provider to further customize your Hurricane PMV to better suit your needs and or preferences However under no circumstances should you modify add rem
54. the 2 Stand at the side of your Hurricane PMV 3 Pullup on the seat rotation lever and rotate the seat until it is facing you 4 Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position A WARNING Always lock the seat into position before you operatore your PMV Position yourself comfortably and securely in the seat Pull up on the seat rotation lever and rotate the seat until you are facing forward Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position Make certain that your feet are safely on the floorboard Follow the checklist below Familiarize yourself with this checklist since some of the checks must be performed before you get on your Hurricane PMV PRE RIDE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS 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 Getting Onto Your Hurricane PMV above Is the seat at the proper height See VIII Comfort Adjustments Is the seat locked securely in place See Comfort Adjustments Is the tiller handle at a comfortable setting and locked securely in place See VIII Comfort Adjustments Set the 4 8 switch to your desired maximum speed of 4 or 8 mph then set the speed adjustment dial to your desired speed We recommend you initially set the 4 8 switch to 4 and adjust your speed to the slowest setting Is th
55. ug the charger power cord into the charger power cord receptacle on the Hurricane PMV Extend the charger power cord and plug it into the wall outlet No NOTE There is a charger inhibit on your Hurricane PMV The Hurricane PMV will not run the battery condition meterwill not operate while the batteries are charging It is recommended that you charge your batteries for 8 to 14 hours You can check this periodically by the battery condition meter on the control console assembly However you must first unplug the battery charger and then insert the key The battery condition LED on the control console assembly indicates the approximate strength of your batteries To ensure the highest accuracy the battery condition meter should be checked while operating your PMV at full speed level surface See figure 11 Green indicates the Hurricane PMV s batteries are fully charged Yellow indicates that the Hurricane PMV s battery voltage level is getting low and will require a charge soon Red indicates that your Hurricane PMV s battery voltage level is very low and the batteries should be re charged as soon as possible You can also check the charge by the ammeter whichis visible on the rear electronics module The battery charger must be plugged into a wall outlet to obtain a reading When the amperage reading is at or near zero 0 amps the battery charging is complete See figure 12 6 When the batteries are fu
56. urn it to the drive mode to lock the brakes Failure to heed the above could result in personal injury and or damage to your PMV OPERATION OF THE MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER Only put the PMV freewheel mode when on a flat surface with the key removed Pull UP FIRMLY the manual freewheel lever when putting the PMV into freewheel mode Push DOWN FIRMLY to engage drive mode The manual freewheel lever is located on the end of motor transaxle assembly at the right rear of the Hurricane PMV See figure 7 Pull up on the manual freewheel lever to disable the drive system and the brake system You may push your Hurricane PMV Push down on the manual freewheel lever to reengage the drive system and the brake system and take your Hurricane PMV out of freewheel mode The Hurricane is equipped with a safety feature called push too fast which prevents the PMV from gaining excessive speed while being pushed in freewheel mode Push too fast operates differently depending on which of two conditions exists When the PMV is powered down and in freewheel mode the controller activates regenerative braking that creates resistance when you push the PMV faster than a maximum speed which has been preprogrammed When the PMV is powered up with the manual freewheel lever in the drive down position you will encounter considerable resistance if you try pushing the PMV Itis recommended that
57. w all of the instructions in this manual before you attempt to operate your Hurricane PMV for the first time These instructions were produced for your benefit Your understanding of these instructions is essential for the safe operation of your new Pride Hurricane PMV The PMV is not an FDA approved medical device As such it is untended to be used as a luxury personal transportation device It is recommended that you consult your physician before using this or any personal mobil ity transportation device The manufacturer and distributor of this PMV 1s also not liable for any property damage or personal injury arising out of the failure of any person and or user to follow the instructions and recommenda tions set forth in this manual or any other instructions or recommendations contained in other PMV related litera ture issued by Pride or contained on the Pride PMV itself The failure to follow these instructions will also void your warranty This owner s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information available at the time of publication We reserve the right to make changes as they become necessary Any changes to our products may cause slight variations between the illustrations and explanations in this manual and the product you had purchased If you experience any problems with your Hurricane PMV that you are unable to solve or if you do not feel capable of safely following any of the instructions and or recommendat
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