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1. all times as the transmitter range will reduce as the battery starts to near the end of its useful life Horizontal Springs above Yoke The springs serve to asset the trolley in running in a straight line They are factory set and should not normally be adjusted Should adjustment be required tightening the left spring will cause the trolley to turn more to the left and will correct a trolley that tends to run off to the right and visa versa Care should be taken not to over tighten as this can reduce the turning circle Care The remote is designed to assist hands free use however care should be taken to use the in remote function trolley at a range and in situations where the trolley where a loss of control would not cause damage and where the trolley could easily be taken back under manual control Do not try to use your Superbug like a conventional trolley You should not push down on the rear wheel to turn the trolley rather you should steer the trolley in the direction that you want to go by turning the handle Best Practice In very tight spaces you can lift the handle and therefore the rear wheel and spin the Superbug around on the two front wheels This is only possible however with a golf bag attached otherwise the handle may move forwards On very slippery surfaces more weight on the rear driven wheel will help with traction This can be done by applying a little downward pressure on the handle To negotiate kerbs and other la2. Superbug is now ready for seriously relaxed golf Using your Superbug Trolley Fig Before first use it is vital that the battery is charged for at least 8 hours to ensure that the maximum charge level is attained See the later section Charging the Batteries All Superbug Models All Superbugs incorporate a the features SAFE START CRUISE CONTROL DESCENT CONTROL and LOW VOLTAGE PROTECTION SAFE START prevents the motor from driving the trolley until it is pushed If the Superbug is stationary when the power is switched on nothing will happen until the user pushes the trolley forwards to approximately 1kph The recommended starting procedure is as follows e Turn the speed control to minimum towards you i e Turn both power switches to the on I position e Push the Superbug forwards until the motor begins to drive usually within 1 4 to 1 2 metre and then adjust the speed of the trolley to your preferred walking pace by means of the speed control To stop the trolley turn one of the power switches to the off O position When you want to continue just turn the power on and push the trolley it will resume at the same speed that it was last set to CRUISE CONTROL Cruise control maintains the speed of the trolley irrespective of terrain you do not need to continually adjust the speed control of the trolley when going up or down hills to hold a constant speed This is very noticable on undulating fair
3. USER MANUAL SUPERBUG PATENT NO 032650140 SUPERBUG ME Superbug Diagram 3 Welcome 2 4 Safety Notices 000000000 4 Description 4 User Conirols 5 Superbug Contents 6 Assembly 2 7 Using your SuperbUg sssesissiecarieisiresidseenni eee es 8 Best Practice 00000 10 Care of the Batteries 11 Charging the Batteries 12 Technical Specifications wise cncdivdornwesececsaouevaasaieas 13 Care of your Superbug 14 Troubleshooting 14 2 OnaRKR WN EEE SUPERBUG D Handle Upper Handle Sliding Lock Lower Handle Drivewheel with AT tyre Steering bearing 7 Lower handle lock 8 Battery Power Connector 9 Lower Bag Support 10 Lower Bag Mount 11 Front Wheels 12 Battery Pa
4. ck 13 Upper Bag Mount SUPERBUG ME Welcome to the world of low stress golf Congratulations on becoming the owner of a Superbug Electric golf trolley The lightweight powerful Superbug has controllability and ease of use that is second to none Please take some time to read this manual carefully so that you will get the most from your Superbug If you have any problems or queries please call your retailer Safety Notices Do not drop or damage the fully sealed batteries as they contain acid which will burn the skin and could cause blindness Never attempt to open the battery case or incinerate the battery e Always charge the batteries in a well ventilated area During normal use the battery is effectively sealed and practically no gases or acid escape from the case making it very safe In the event of a charger or battery malfunction however explosive gas may be released e Keep the battery away from sparks flames and dangerous chemicals e Always switch off the power at the mains before connecting or disconnecting the charger e Do not put anything metalic near the battery terminals as this risks short circuiting the battery with the risk of fire or explosion e 10 operation ensure that the trolley is under control at all times If it allowed to collide with other people or property then injury or damage may occur e Superbug is designed to carry a golf bag of upto 15Kg overloading the trolley may cause damage and wil
5. e locking cover fully over the joint Step 3 Install the Battery The battery pack is fitted in a tough nylon bag The bag is attached to the battery carrier by means of the velcro straps on the bottom To fit the battery bag to the carrier turn the battery bag upside down with the power lead facing front left and open the velcro straps Position the battery carrier on top of the battery with the hooks facing forward Fig 7 and securely close the velcro straps The battery should now be turned the right way up and may be carried by the integral carry handle To install the battery onto the Superbug simply locate the rig 7 battery carrier hooks over the plastic mounts on the frame NOTE when installed on the trolley the powerlead from the battery should be facing towards the front right of the battery carrier Step 4 Connect the Battery Before connecting the battery ensure that both power switches are set to the off O position The battery cable is plugged into the socket located on the right hand side of the main chassis tube SUPERBUG at Step 5 Position the Golf Bag Undo the top and bottom straps rest the golf bag on the mounts and tighten the straps arond the top and bottom of the bag It is important to ensure that the bag is securely attached as the bag braces the Superbug handle and is integral to the rigidity of the Superbug Position the golf bag centrally so that the weight is proportionate
6. harging stage i e after the battery charger light has changed from red to green the batteries are fully charged and are being maintained at peak charge by the charger Once fully charged it is desirable to leave the charger connected and switched on until the Superbug is to be next used Charging Time After 36 holes of golf the battery will be fully recharged in about 8 hours If the charger is switched off be sure to disconnect the batteries If the batteries are not used for long periods of time charge them fully disconnect them from the charger and store them in a cool dry place When stored like this be sure to recharge them for 24 hours at least once every two months SAFETY NOTICE The charger supplied with your Superbug will go from RED rapid charge to Green trickle charge within a maximum of 8 hours If the charger remains on red for a longer period them please disconnect the charger as the battery may be damaged If this problem persists call your retailer The Superbug battery is fused 15A to protect from over current The fuse is located inside the battery bag and should be checked in case of apparent power failure o E SUPERBUG Superbug Range Technical Specifications Superbug Frame High strength aluminium Motor 140W 24 volt high torque brushless Weight 18Kg including batteries 7 Folded Size wheels on Folded Size wheels off Range Battery Battery Charger Superbug D200 as Superbug with the fol
7. l invalidate the warranty Superbug is designed for the player to walk behind and steer by moving the D Handle in the desired direction of travel The controls are on the D Handle and are arranged for either a left or right handed operator All of the weight is taken on the three wheels atall times so the player only has to operate the controls and steer The two large diameter front wheels roll freely whilst drive is from the single steering wheel at the back The motor is contained within the rear wheel and drives magnetically with no gears brushes or gears to wear out or create noise o N SUPERBUG Superbug folds in just a few seconds to a tiny package to fit in very small cars and for easy storage All controls are located on the D Handle Fig 2 There are two on off switches variable speed control and the auxillary function button Left and Right Hand On Off Switches Auxilliary Function Speed Control Fig 2 Power Switches There are two power switches to make the Superbug user friendly to left and right handed golfers The switches are marked O for off and I for on The Superbug will drive when both switches are in the on I position Speed Control The Speed is set by a roller in the centre of the D Handle Fig 3 This can be set to adjust the speed of the trolley from about 2kph to Zkph The actual speed of the trolley will depend on the speed setting and the terrain Auxilliary Functio
8. lowing exceptions 200 24 volt high torque brushless 18 5 Kg including batteries Superbug Remote as Superbug with the following exceptions Motor 2x 140W 24 volt high torque brushless 23 3 Kg including batteries 27 Holes SUPERBUG ME Care of your Superbug Whilst the Superbug is designed to be used in both wet and dry conditions like any electronic device it is advisable to limit the amount of rain that it is exposed to during play and it should not be keft standing in the rain The Superbug should never be hosed down but rather wiped clean with a damp cloth then dried and stored in a dry place From time to time ensure that nuts bolts and screws are tight joints should be greased occasionally Troubleshooting We believe that your Superbug is the most reliable golf trolley available It has no gears or differential to wear no brushes to wear and a very reliable battery All pivots have been also designed to elimitate wear and stainless steel and rust proof fastenings have been used throughout Notwithstanding our confidence in Superbug the following guide will help you if you experience any problems Superbug works for Battery has not been Charge the battery a while but slows fully charged or is not for at least 8 hours and stops before you holding a full charge Ensure that the charger complete a round light goes to red on connection and then changes to green after a maximum of 8 hours The batter
9. must be looked after correctly Read the safety notice at the start of this manual The batteries should never be run flat The standard batteries are adequate for 36 holes provided that they are played on the same day You should not play on consecutive days without fully recharging the batteries in between Very hilly terrain and or exceptionally high or low temperatures can adversely affect battery performance The published 36 hole range is based on use under normal conditions The batteries must be charged as soon as possible after they have been used even if for only a few holes For best battery life we recommend leaving the batteries charging whenever the Superbug is not in use Never leave the battery connected to the trolley when it is not in use even if the trolley is switched off as this can drain the batteries SUPERBUG ME Charging the Batteries Only use the charger supplied with the trolley The use of ANY other charger may damage the batteries and will void the warranty Never connect the charger to mains power first Always connect the charger to the batteries first and then connect the charger to the mains The charger has two lights which monitor the charging process RED the mains power is on and the batteries are charging rapidly GREEN the batteries are in the last charging phase This final stage of the process is very important to battery life and must be allowed to complete Within 1 2 hours of this c
10. ns Fig 3 The function of the auxilliary function button differs with each model in the Superbug Range as follows Model Auxilliary Function Superbug Power Boost press and hold Superbug D200 Electronic Brake toggle on off Superbug Remote Remote Manual Mode toggle on off Please refer to the relevant models for more important information on the use of these functions as they differ from model to model 5000 000 Superbug Contents The Superbug carton will contain the following items Frame with handle folded integral rear wheel and bag straps Front wheels x 2 Wire Frame Battery Carrier Batteries in a custom fit battery bag Battery Charger Transmitter Superbug Remote only User Manual If any of these items are missing please contact your retailer immediately o N sUPERBUG Superbug Assembly common to all models Step 1 Install the Wheels The wheels are complete with freewheel axles and bearings and these fit in the holes at the ends of the crossbar and are held in place by a screw with a triangular knob Slacken the screws if necessary push the axle fully into the hole and tighten the screws to secure the wheels in place Step 2 Unfold the Handle The lower handle locks into position in the folded position to make the Superbug easy to carry To unlock it press the two lock buttons on either side of the main pivot and lift the lower handle The upper handle locks in place by means of sliding th
11. nt or alternatively the brake button can simply be switched on and the trolley will make its descent at a slow crawl Please ensure that on starting the Superbug D200 you do not leave the brake engaged as the trolley will not start Superbug Remote The auxilliary button now is used to toggle the trolley between Remote and Manual Modes In Manual Mode the trolley works in exactly the same way as Superbug In Remote Mode the trolley may also be controlled by using the supplied transmitter The transmitter provides controls for forward reverse left right stop accelerate and decelerate functions Braking in manual mode Normal slopes The red button in addition to engaging the remote will serve to slow the trolley down on a normal slope simply push it down whilst you are going downhill and the trolley will slow to a low speed SUPERBUG t tw Very Steep Slopes Stop the trolley and turn it off with one of the green switches Push down the red button Turn the trolley on again with the green switches The trolley will now be very difficult to push forwards and hence on a steep slope will proceed at a very low speed In addition turning one of the green switches on and off in this mode will toggle the braking on and off Remote Control functions should not be used in areas where a loss of control could cause damage The transmitter uses a 12v 23A battery it is recommended that a spare is carried at
12. rge step up obstacles the correct procedure is to turn the power off spin the trolley around on its front wheels place the small rear wheel O E SUPERBUG in the kerb and pull the trolley onto the kerb When the trolley is facing in the desired direction the power can then be switched on when required When parked on slopes the trolley should be positioned at an angle across the slope that will prevent the trolley from rolling away The sliding lock should always be in place and never apply too much downward pressure to the handle Caution Stalling Do not allow the Superbug to stall Stalling occurs when the rear drive wheel is turning but power is on It occurs due to too much weight or too steep a hill and can also be noticed by a vibration from the wheel If the Superbug starts to stall immediately turn off the power or push the Superbug forwards never pull the Superbug backwards while under power Do not use the Superbug in situations where it may stall as heat buildup can cause overheating and failure of the controller circuit Superbug is not designed to be used without a golf bag It is designed to carry a maximum 15Kg golf bag and should not be used to carry excess weight or to pull you along Neither should you pull the trolley backwards when the power is on as any of these actions may damage the controller and will invalidate the warranty Care of the Batteries The batteries are a valuable part of your investment and
13. ways when the trolley cuts power when going down an undulation and applies power as it starts to go up hill this is a normal function of the trolley EEE SUPERBUG DESCENT CONTROL if the set speed of the Superbug is too fast to negotiate a hill engaging Descent Control can be activated by setting the speed control to minimum i e fully towards you Descent control will then limit the speed of the trolley LOW VOLTAGE PROTECTION protects the battery from damage as a result of being excessively discharged The effect of this is that if the batter voltage drops below 21V 0 5V the trolley will stop Just prior to it stopping a vibration may be felt through the trolley again this is a normal function of the trolley Superbug The Superbug has a full power button which when pressed allows you to apply full power should you need it for any reason When released the speed resets automatically to the cruise control setting Superbug D200 The Superbug D200 functions in the same way as the Superbug but has a more powertul motor for very steep courses and instead of a full power button as on the Superbug the function of this button is an electronic brake This is in addition to the descent control which is standard on all models The electronic brake can be utilized in the following ways If the hill is very steep and requires additional braking the brake button can be switched on and off repeatedly in order to control the speed of the desce
14. y may be old Return the battery and or the charger may be charger to the retailer for faulty testing Superbug won t go The Electronic brake is _ Ensure that the Brake is D200 only engaged turned off SUPERBUG Superbug won t go Battery not connected Check connections and or on off switches settings incorrectly set Battery fuse is blown Check and replace as necessary Controller wiring Contact Retailer or motor fault Superbug to arrange for repair service Vibration or Stalling from The slope is too steep Do not attempt to climb the Motor or the bag weight is too too steep hills or carry heavy bags that weigh gt 15Kg Battery has not been fully See Above charged Remote Transmitter does Battery is flat Replace Battery not work Red Button is not Engage Red Button engaged Antenna is not up Pull out antenna Copyright 2005 Newhope electric vehicle co Ltd
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