Pride Mobility LX12 Mobility Aid User Manual


 
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Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www.pridemobility.com
X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe tire replacement:
1. Place a support under the motor.
2. If you have pneumatic tires, make sure it is completely deflated
3. Pry off the drive wheel nut cap.
4. Use a 17-mm socket to remove the nut and washer from wheel axle. See figure 30.
5. Pull the wheel off of the axle.
6. Slide the new wheel onto the axle.
7. Reinstall the washer and nut, and tighten the nut.
8. Install the drive wheel nut cap.
9. Inflate the tire to 30-35 lbs.
Battery Replacement (use only sealed lead-acid or gel cell batteries).
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wear
goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after handling.
Figure 32. Battery Wiring Label
Figure 33. Battery Installation
To replace the battery:
1. Disconnect the rear battery battery box from the front battery
box. See figure 31.
2. Disconnect the rear battery box hold down strap.
3. Lift the rear battery box up and off of the frame.
4. Disconnect the front battery box from the controller. See
figure 16.
5. Unstrap the front battery box and lift it up and off of the
frame.
6. Move the battery box carrying straps aside.
7. Lift the battery box lid off of the battery box.
8. Disconnect the battery cables from the battery.
9. Remove the old battery.
10. Insert the new battery.
11. Refer to the battery wiring label located on the back battery
box. See figure 32.
12. Connect the red wire to the positive (+) terminal on the battery.
See figure 33.
13. Connect the white wire to the negative (-) terminal on the
battery. See figure 33.
WARNING! Pride Power Chair batteries can weigh up to 60 lbs. each. If you are unable to lift that much
weight, be sure to get help. Lifting beyond your capacity can result in personal injury.
BATTERY BOX HOLD DOWN STRAP
BATTERY BOX
CARRYING STRAP
Figure 31. Rear Battery Box Connector