Summary of Contents for Pride Mobility Colt Series
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COLT SERIES Including Models: Colt, Colt Plus, Colt Nine and Colt Deluxe...
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S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S WARNING! An authorised Pride Dealer or qualified technician must perform the initial setup of this scooter and must perform all of the procedures in this manual.
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IV. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ..................24 OPERATION ..........................29 VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ....................31 VII. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY .................. 34 VIII.BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING ................... 36 IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ..................... 38 WARRANTY ..........................41 APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS ....................42 Colt Series www.pridemobility.com...
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Pride to enhance or preserve the safe use of this product.
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Pinch/Crush points created during assembly. Corrosive chemicals contained in battery. EMI-RFI — This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m. Explosive conditions exist! Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual. Maximum seating weight. Colt Series www.pridemobility.com...
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Do not remove anti-tip wheels. Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop or other radio transmitter while operating. Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt or standing water whenever possible. Maintain and store in a clean and dry condition. www.pridemobility.com Colt Series...
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Keep your hands away from the tyres when driving. Be aware that loose fitting clothing can become caught in drive tyres. Battery charger for indoor use only. Do not place the scooter in freewheel mode when on an incline or decline. Colt Series www.pridemobility.com...
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I I . S A F E T Y Disposal and recycling - Contact your authorised Pride Dealer for information on proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging. Contains Lead. www.pridemobility.com Colt Series...
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PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK Get to know the feel of your scooter and its capabilities. Pride recommends that you perform a safety check before each use to make sure your scooter operates smoothly and safely.
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MANDATORY! Stay within the specified weight capacity for your scooter. Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty. Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/ or property damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations.
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6.8 kg (15 lbs.). COLT/COLT PLUS COLT DELUXE COLT NINE 158.75 kg/ 181 kg/ 147.41 kg/ 25 stone 28 stone 23 stone (350 lbs.) (400 lbs.) (325 lbs.) 14.1% (8°) 14.1% (8°) 14.1% (8°) Figure 1. Maximum Recommended Incline Angle Colt Series www.pridemobility.com...
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Regenerative: Uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the throttle control lever returns to the centre/stop position. Disc Park Brake: Activates mechanically after regenerative braking slows the vehicle to near stop or when power is removed from the system for any reason. www.pridemobility.com Colt Series...
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Your scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level sur- faces composed of concrete, blacktop or tarmac. However, Pride recognizes that there will be times when you will encounter other surface types. For this reason, your scooter is designed to perform admirably on packed soil, grass and gravel.
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Use your hand to turn the knob or push the handle or push-bar. Drive your scooter gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your scooter gently and slowly backwards to pull the door open. www.pridemobility.com Colt Series...
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If you will be transporting your scooter during travel, you may find it necessary to use a vehicle-mounted lift system or elevation product to aid in transportation. Pride recommends that you closely review the warnings, instructions, specifications and safety information set forth by the manufacturer of the lift/ele- vation product before using that product.
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MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT Pride recommends that you do not remain seated in your scooter while traveling in a motor vehicle. The scooter should be stowed in the boot of a car or in the back of a truck or van with batteries removed and properly secured.
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I I . S A F E T Y POSITIONING BELTS Your authorised Pride Dealer, therapist(s) and other healthcare professionals are responsible for determin- ing your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your scooter safely. WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your scooter, make sure it is fastened securely.
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WARNING! The addition of accessories or components to the electrically-powered mobil- ity vehicle can increase the susceptibility of the vehicle to EMI. Do not modify your scooter in any way not authorised by Pride. WARNING! The electrically-powered mobility vehicle itself can disturb the performance of other electrical devices located nearby, such as alarm systems.
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Please note that some of the features listed in this section are optional items and may not appear on your scooter. Contact your authorised Pride Dealer for more information. See figure 4. PROHIBITED! Do not expose the tiller console to moisture. In the event that the tiller console does become exposed to moisture, do not attempt to operate your scooter until the tiller console has dried thoroughly.
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The status LED alerts you to electrical problems that may occur with the scooter. The LED remains con- stantly lit while your scooter is on. If your scooter develops an electrical problem, the status LED will flash a code. See VIII. “Basic Troubleshooting” for flash codes. www.pridemobility.com Colt Series...
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The batteries, anti-tip wheels, motor/transaxle assembly (not shown), main circuit breaker (reset button) and the manual freewheel lever are located on the rear section of your scooter. See figure 7. BATTERY BATTERY MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER ANTI-TIP WHEELS Figure 7. Rear Section Colt Series www.pridemobility.com...
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PROHIBITED! Do not remove the anti-tip wheels or modify your scooter in any way that is not authorised by Pride. Motor/Transaxle Assembly The motor/transaxle assembly is an electromechanical unit that converts electrical energy from your scooter’s batteries into the controlled mechanical energy that drives the scooter’s wheels.
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(RESET BUTTON) If the breaker trips frequently, you may need to charge the batteries more often or have your authorised Pride Dealer perform a load test on the batteries. If the main circuit breaker trips repeatedly, see Figure 8. Main Circuit Breaker (Reset Button) your authorised Pride Dealer for service.
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PROHIBITED! Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the scooter while the bat- teries are charging. Pride recommends that you do not charge the batteries while the scooter is occupied.
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Ensure the red (+) and black (-) battery cables are connected properly to the battery terminals. Ensure both battery harnesses that extend from the batteries are plugged into their mating harness leading to the charger. Ensure both ends of the charger power lead are inserted fully. Colt Series www.pridemobility.com...
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Do not use wet-cell batteries, which have removable caps. WARNING! Corrosive chemicals are contained in batteries. Use only AGM or Gel- Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. NOTE: Sealed batteries are not serviceable. Do not remove the caps. www.pridemobility.com Colt Series...
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WARNING! Do not mix old and new batteries. Always replace both batteries at the same time. WARNING! Contact your authorised Pride Dealer if you have any questions regard- ing the batteries in your scooter. WARNING! Do not replace the batteries while the scooter is occupied.
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What about public transport? If you intend to use public transportation with your scooter, you must contact the transportation dealer in advance to determine their specific requirements. www.pridemobility.com Colt Series...
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Pull on the right handgrip to steer your scooter to the right. Move the tiller to the centre position to drive straight ahead. To stop, slowly release the throttle control lever. The electronic brakes will automatically engage, bringing your scooter to a stop. Colt Series www.pridemobility.com...
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Although the controller is shut down, power will still be supplied to the scooter’s lighting system. If the power down timer feature takes effect, perform the following steps to resume normal operation: 1. Remove the key from the key switch. 2. Reinsert the key and power up your scooter. www.pridemobility.com Colt Series...
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4. Align the adjustment holes on the seat frame and armrest, then reinsert the detent pin. 5. Tighten the armrest adjustment knobs. NOTE: Pivot the armrests upward to aid in getting onto and off of your scooter. DETENT PINS Figure 15. Armrest Width Adjustment Colt Series www.pridemobility.com...
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2. While holding the lever out, slide the seat for- ward or rearward. 3. Release the seat sliding lever once the seat is in Figure 17. Seatback Adjustment the desired position. ADJUSTMENT DIAL SEAT ROTATION LEVER SEAT SLIDING LEVER Figure 18. Seat Position Adjustments www.pridemobility.com Colt Series...
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6. Reinstall the nut onto the seat height adjust- ment bolt and tighten. SEAT HEIGHT 7. Reinstall the rear shroud and the seat. LOWER ADJUSTMENT SEAT BOLT POST Figure 19. Seat Height Adjustment Colt Series www.pridemobility.com...
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5. Remove the batteries from the battery wells. WARNING! Failure to unplug both battery harnesses prior to sepa- Figure 21. Harness Connections rating the front and rear sections could result in permanent dam- age to the scooter. www.pridemobility.com Colt Series...
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5. Reinstall the batteries to the battery wells. 6. Connect both battery harnesses. See figure 21. 7. Secure the battery tie-down strap. 8. Reinstall the battery shroud. 9. Reinstall the seat and rotate it into place. Colt Series www.pridemobility.com...
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Throttle control lever not at center Return the throttle control lever to center position at start up. position, turn scooter off, then back on. Call your authorised Pride Dealer for Speed pot or throttle control error. assistance. Call your authorised Pride Dealer for Motor volts error.
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V I I I . B A S I C T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G What if the main circuit breaker repeatedly trips? If the main circuit breaker trips repeatedly, see your authorised Pride Dealer for service. Charge the batteries more frequently. See IV. “Batteries and Charging.”...
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Contact your authorised Pride Dealer for information regarding replacement wheels for your scooter. WARNING! Wheels on your scooter should only be serviced/replaced by an authorised Pride Dealer or qualified technician.
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Regularly check all wiring connections. Regularly check all wiring insulation, including the charger power lead, for wear or damage. Have your authorised Pride repair or replace any damaged connector, connection or insulation that you find before using your scooter again.
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Your scooter must be disposed of acleading to applicable local and national statutory regulations. Contact your local waste disposal agency or authorised Pride Dealer for information on proper disposal of packag- ing, metal frame components, plastic components, electronics and batteries.
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Pride Mobility Products Ltd. cannot be deemed responsible. NOTE: Pride Mobility Products Ltd. provides parts only under warranty. Your Pride Dealer is respon- sible for labour and service. Please contact your Pride Dealer for information about these services and for any applicable charges.
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Test conducted at maximum weight capacity. Battery weight may vary based on manufacturer. Includes standard seat. NOTE: This product conforms to all applicable ANSI-RESNA testing requirements and ISO 7176 series EN12184 standards. All specifications subject to change without notice. www.pridemobility.com Colt Series...
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3-Wheel Turning Radius 4-Wheel Turning Radius 4-Wheel Turning Radius 106.68 cm (42 in.) 106.68 cm (42 in.) 137.16 cm (54 in.) 137.16 cm (54 in.) 56.50 cm 56.50 cm (22.25 in) (22.25 in) Figure 26. Colt/Colt Plus Dimensions Colt Series www.pridemobility.com...
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Test conducted at maximum weight capacity. Battery weight may vary based on manufacturer. Includes standard seat. NOTE: This product conforms to all applicable ANSI-RESNA testing requirements and ISO 7176 series EN12184 standards. All specifications subject to change without notice. www.pridemobility.com Colt Series...
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43.8 - 47.62 cm (17.25 - 18.75 in.) 5.7 cm (2.25 in.) 115.57 cm (45.5 in.) 43.18 cm (17 in.) 45.72 cm (18 in.) Turning Radius 130.81 cm (51.5 in.) 57.15 cm (22.5 in.) Figure 27. Colt Nine Dimensions www.pridemobility.com Colt Series...
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Test conducted at maximum weight capacity. Battery weight may vary based on manufacturer. Includes standard seat NOTE: This product conforms to all applicable ANSI-RESNA testing requirements and ISO 7176 series EN12184 standards. All specifications subject to change without notice. Colt Series www.pridemobility.com...
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43.81 - 47.62 cm (17.25 - 18.75 in.) 8.25 cm (3.25 in.) 119.38 cm 43.18 cm (47 in.) (17 in.) 44.45 cm (17.5 in.) Turning Radius 133.35 cm (52.5 in.) 56.21 cm (22.13 in) Figure 28. Colt Deluxe Dimensions www.pridemobility.com Colt Series...
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