USER`S MANUAL - Mobility Scooters
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1. EASY TRAVEL Flite USER S MANUAL EasyTravel Elite ET1E User s Manual Rev 0708 Table of contents Page 1 Introduction 4 2 Safety 4 3 System Components 5 4 Assembly and Folding Instructions 7 5 Operating Your EasyTravel Elite 11 6 Moving and Transporting Your EasyTravel Elite 15 7 Helpful Hints for Everyday Use 16 8 General Maintenance and Inspection 17 9 EMI Electromagnetic interference 19 10 Fault Finding 22 11 Disposal and Recycling 23 12 Technical Data 23 NOTE Design details may change without notice EasyTravel Elite ET1E User s Manual Rev 0708 1 INTRODUCTION The EasyTravel Elite is a Class A Electrically powered scooter It is in tended to be used by individuals that are able to walk but suffer from mild mobility limitations The user must have sufficient arm and leg strength to get on and off the EasyTravel Elite alone and to safely steer under all driving conditions The EasyTravel Elite is intended for indoor and restricted outdoor use on pavements or paved footpaths only during daylight hours The EasyTravel Elite does not have lights and reflectors and therefore must not be used in the dark or in limited visibility conditions CAUTION Failure to follow the instructions contained in this manual may re sult in injury to the user or to other persons 2 SAFETY During your initial use of the EasyTravel Elite we recommend caution as you practice operating the unit in2. tor and the controller The motor has a short circuit to a battery connection 4 flashes Freewheel is engaged The EasyTravel 5 flashes Notused Z O Z o ari a PSs The controller is being inhibited from tery Status indicator driving this may be because the battery flashes rapidly charger is connected Count the number A throttle fault is indicated Make sure of flashes 7 flashes that the throttle is in the rest position be fore switching on the scooter 8 flashes A controller fault is indicated Make sure the controller connections are secure The parking brakes have a bad connec tion Check the parking brake and motor connections Make sure the controller connections are secure oe An excessive voltage has been applied to the controller This is usually caused by a poor battery connection Check the battery packs and controller connec tions EasyTravel Elite ET1E Users Manual Rev 0708 22 11 DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING Q The packing material must be separated to plastic and paper cardboard components and submitted to authorized recycling locations Q The EasyTravel Elite device consists of electronic components cables plastic parts steel and aluminium frame and adapter parts Do not dis card of any components to normal garbage facilities When EasyTravel Elite is no longer operational it is to be dismantled and separated into above material groups and submitted to authorized recycling facilitie
3. ET1E User s Manual Rev 0708 11 5 3 Battery Gauge Fig 9 5 The Battery Gauge Fig 9 5 shows the battery charge that is left 5 4 Driving your EasyTravel Elite To drive forward pull the right side of the hand control lever towards you Fig 10 1 You can also move forward by pushing the left side of the control lever away from you By releasing the control lever you will gradually come to a stop and the EasyTravel Elite brake will be applied automatically To operate in reverse pull the left side of the hand control lever towards you Fig 10 2 1 FORWARD REVERSE Figure 10 5 5 Safety considerations when driving your EasyTravel Elite LI Footpaths and sidewalks appear to be level but are usually slightly sloped for drainage of rainwater Counter steering may be necessary for overcoming excessive slopes In such cases the speed should be reduced as necessary Q When approaching ditches bumps or similar obstacles reduce speed as necessary Q Do not operate EasyTravel Elite in places or on surfaces where a loss of wheel grip could be hazardous for example on wet grassy slopes 5 6 Armrests To enable easier entry to and exit from your EasyTravel Elite the armrest can 4 i be lifted see Fig 10A Figure 10A EasyTravel Elite ET1E Users Manual Rev 0708 12 5 7 Batteries Battery information The EasyTravel Elite is designed to use sealed lead acid maintenance free 12V batte
4. 1 Do not operate hand held transceivers transmitters receivers such as citizens band CB radios or turn ON personal communication devices such an cellular phones while your EasyTravel Elite is turned ON Be aware of nearby transmitters such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid coming close to them If unintended movement or brake release occurs turn your EasyTravel Elite power switch OFF as soon as it is safe to do so Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying your EasyTravel Elite may make it more susceptible to EMI Note There is no easy way to evaluate their effect on the overall immunity of your EasyTravel Elite Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to your Au thorized EasyTravel Elite dealer or service centre and note whether there is a source of EMI nearby EasyTravel Elite ET1E Users Manual Rev 0708 21 10 FAULT FINDING Hereunder are some types of disorders which can usually be repaired rather sim ply If these following measures are unsuccessful contact your authorized dealer Problem Check Point The driving of the wheelchair is Batteries are exhausted and need to be too slow or insufficient the status recharged indicator lamp flashes slowly The battery needs charging or there is a bad connection to the battery Check the connections to the battery or charge bat teries There is a bad connection to the motor Check all connections between the mo
5. User s Manual Rev 0708 8 4 2 Folding and Unfolding your EasyTravel Elite Folding the EasyTravel Elite Step 1 Fold backrest of seat down and ensure it is locked Fig 7 1 Step 2 Hold handgrip of front column Fig 7 2 in the Operating or En try Exit position and push forward away from seat to fold plat form upwards Step 3 Grasp platform handle Fig 7 3 and pull column lock triggers Fig 7 4 to fold column towards the platform Fold together until folded frame lock pin Fig 7 5 and column latch Fig 7 6 click into place and hold EasyTravel Elite in folded position Figure 7 EasyTravel Elite ET1E User s Manual Rev 0708 9 Unfolding the EasyTravel Elite Step 1 Pull on the frame lock pin ring Fig 8 1 to release platform and rest front wheels on floor Step 2 Pull the seat backrest and lift it upright Fig 8 2 Step 3 Grasp top of seat backrest Fig 8 3 and pull column lock triggers Fig 8 4 to release column from platform Pull outwards to un fold EasyTravel Elite until platform and column lock into the op erating position Figure 8 EasyTravel Elite ET1E User s Manual Rev 0708 10 5 OPERATING YOUR EasyTravel Elite 5 1 Control Panel operation features The switch located on the right side of the control panel Fig 9 1 will turn the power of the EasyTravel Elite ON or OFF NOTE Turn your EasyTravel Elite switch to the OFF position when not in use in order to conserve batter
6. detach position Connecting the Front Column to the Rear Frame Position the column in the detach posi tion Lift the front of the Foot platform and insert connection pin into the quick release housing on the drive unit This may be done without bending down by lifting the front of the seat lip while hold ing the front column hand grip as shown in Fig 5 EasyTravel Elite ET1E User s Manual Rev 0708 7 Front Column Adjustment Figure 6 To adjust the angle of the front column pull the column lock triggers upward Move the column into the desired position and release Push lightly back and forth on the column to ensure that it is locked in the desired position 1 For driving the EasyTravel Elite ad just column to one of the two the rear most positions 2 For getting in and out of the Easy Travel Elite seat comfortably the column may be moved away from the seat to the entry exit position 3 For detaching the front column from the rear frame adjust the column fully forward to the detach position Fig 6 3 remove battery before ad justing the column to the detach posi 3 Detach position Figure 6 tion CAUTION When getting in and out of the EasyTravel Elite seat step only on CENTER of foot platform DO NOT STEP ON SIDE OF FOOT PLAT FORM to avoid tipping the EasyTravel Elite NOTE The rear frame when folded can be lifted by the handles Fig 4 4 EasyTravel Elite ET1E
7. ed manufactured and tested in accordance with the specification of the following DIRECTIVE Medical devices 93 42 EEC TUV PRODUCT SERVICE Manufactured by Distributed by y e Activ s Sy stems Ltd EC Authorized Representative Medical Specialities Ltd Blackburn BB2 4HT UK EasyTravel Elite ET1E User s Manual Rev 0708 24
8. ells may emit minor acid fumes Batteries must be recycled Disposals of potentially damaged batteries present hazards of injury from acid leakage and environmental pollution NOTE When removing a battery always set it on cardboard newspaper or surfaces that cannot be damaged by acid fumes or liquid from the bat tery EasyTravel Elite ET1E User s Manual Rev 0708 14 6 MOVING AND TRANSPORTING YOUR EasyTravel Elite 6 1 Moving Your EasyTravel Elite in Freewheel Mode when unfolded The Freewheel switch Fig 1 17 is used for releasing the brake and mov ing the EasyTravel Elite without operating the motor Before activating make sure your EasyTravel Elite is switched on Turn Freewheel switch to the freewheel position and push or pull the EasyTravel Elite manually NOTE The Freewheel mode can only be activated after the battery is in place and the power switch Fig 9 1 is turned on Doing otherwise will cause a fault situation indicated by rapid flashing of the Indicator light Fig 9 4 See section 4 2 WARNING The Freewheel switch should never be engaged on a slope CAUTION The seat back must remain in the upright position 6 2 Walking your EasyTravel Elite in the folded position The folded EasyTravel Elite may be pulled along suitcase style The battery should be carried separately Fig 11 or in the utility basket See folding instruc tions on page 8 6 3 Transporting Your EasyTravel Elite Quickly And Ea
9. has stated that all newly manufactured electric mobil ity vehicle models should have a resistance of at least 20 V m which would provide a reasonable degree of protection from the more common sources of radiated EMI Your EasyTravel Elite as shipped with no further modification has an im munity level of 20 V m This immunity was tested with the inclusion of these accessories a utility basket with a spare battery pack and the charger unit carried inside it There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday environment Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid Others are not apparent and exposure is unavoid able However we believe that by following the warnings listed below your risk to EMI will be minimized EasyTravel Elite ET1E User s Manual Rev 0708 19 The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types 1 Hand held portable transceivers transmitters receivers with the an tenna mounted directly on the transmitting unit Examples include citi zens band CB radios walkie talkies security fire and police trans ceivers cellular telephones and other personal communication devices NOTE Some cellular telephones and similar devices transmit signals while they are ON even when not being used 2 Medium range mobile transceivers such as those used in police cars fire trucks ambulances and taxis These usually have the antenna mounted on t
10. he outside of the vehicle and 3 Long range transmitters and transceivers such as commercial broad cast transmitters radio and TV broadcast antenna towers and amateur HAM radios NOTE Other types of hand held devices such as cordless phones laptop computers AM FM radios TV sets CD players and cassette players and small appliances such as electric shavers and hair dryers so far as we know are not likely to cause EMI problems to motorized scooters Motorized scooter Electromagnetic Interference EMI Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna source the EM fields from hand held radio wave sources transceivers are of special concern It is possible to unintentionally bring high levels of EM energy very close to the motorized scooter s control system while using these devices This can affect the scooters movement and braking Therefore the warnings listed below are recommended to pre vent possible interference with the control system of your EasyTravel Elite EasyTravel Elite ET1E User s Manual Rev 0708 20 WARNINGS Electromagnetic interference EMI from sources such as radio and TV sta tions amateur radio HAM transmitters two way radios and cellular phones can affect motorized scooters Following the warnings listed below should re duce the chance of unintended brake release or powered wheelchair move ment which could result in serious injury
11. horized technician Both fuses are commercially available automotive blade type Location of the fuses Q Battery Pack fuse 20A Within Battery pack LJ Control circuit fuse 1A Underneath controller cover NOTE Fuses of a different rating should not be used WARNING Do not attempt to repair or service the EasyTravel Elite or any of its components as this will void your warranty SERVICE AND REPAIR CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER EasyTravel Elite ET1E User s Manual Rev 0708 18 9 EMI ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE CAUTION It is important that you read this information regarding the possi ble effects of electromagnetic interference on your EasyTravel Elite Electromagnetic Interference EMI From Radio Wave Sources Motorized scooters may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference EMI which is interfering electromagnetic energy EM emitted from sources such as radio stations TV stations amateur radio HAM transmitters two way ra dios and cellular phones The interference from radio wave sources can cause scooters to release their brakes come to a sudden stop or move in an uncontrolled manner It can also permanently damage a scooter s control sys tem The intensity of the interfering EM energy can be measured in volts per motor V m Each Motorized scooter can resist EMI up to a certain intensity This is called its immunity level The higher the immunity level the greater the protection The FDA
12. ot use your EasyTravel Elite Contact your authorized dealer 2 Automatic brake and drive test This test should be carried out on a level surface with at least 3 1 m clear space around the EasyTravel Elite Q Switch the EasyTravel Elite on LY Move the control lever only slightly in the forward direction until you hear a click when the brake disengages The EasyTravel Elite should start to move forwards slowly Q Immediately release the throttle You must be able to hear a click when the brake engages back within a few seconds Q Repeat the test in the reverse direction If you do not hear the brake operating or the EasyTravel Elite does not move slowly in the expected direction do not use your EasyTravel Elite Contact your authorized dealer EasyTravel Elite ET1E Users Manual Rev 0708 17 Monthly Care Clean upholstery plastic and metal parts with a mild surface cleaner CAUTION Keep cleaning solvents away from electrical wires and connectors Half Year Care 1 Apply a lubricant cleaner such as WD40 or similar these locations Q Column tilt lock pin and housing QO Unfolded lock pin and housing Q Battery pack lock pins 2 Lightly apply Vaseline or similar lubricant to battery contact pins and springs on front column 3 Check for tire wear Overload Fuses The electric circuits of the EasyTravel Elite are provided with two overload protection fuses Replacement of the fuses is only permitted to an aut
13. ries Always turn your EasyTravel Elite OFF before removing and installing batteries To get the maximum out of your batteries it is recommended to fully charge the batteries overnight after every day of use Reconnecting the charger when the batteries are partially discharged or fully charged will not harm them Extended charging is good for the batteries and you cannot overcharge them Battery range depends on operator weight terrain and the condition of batteries used Charge your batteries daily and or overnight when the EasyTravel Elite is not in use Battery Recharging Instructions To recharge turn off EasyTravel Elite It is possible to either charge the battery while connected on the EasyTravel Elite see instruction 1 below or directly instruction 2 1 Plug the charging connector into the EasyTravel Elite charging socket and then connect the charger to an electrical outlet socket 2 Plug the charging connector in the back of the battery pack and then connect the charger to an electrical outlet socket During charging the indicator light on the charger will be orange When the battery is approaching full charge the indicator light will turn green In order to achieve the maximum battery capacity and efficiency it is ad vised to charge them overnight and at least four hours after the indicator light has turned to green Safety Instructions CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal in jur
14. rs When a door opens towards you approach at an angle and just off to one side Adjust the speed knob to a low setting Grasp the doorknob reverse and pull the door open For doors that open away from you position the front roller against the door close to the doorjamb on the doorknob side of the door After you release the latch use the roller to push the door open WARNING Be careful with glass doors to avoid personal injury EasyTravel Elite ET1E User s Manual Rev 0708 16 8 GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTIONS Minimum maintenance should prevent unnecessary repairs Keep Your EasyTravel Elite Shining Wipe the seat clean with a damp cloth Protect the painted parts with a coat of auto wax WARNING Water or Excessive moisture around the controller unit or electri cal connections may cause contamination of electrical circuitry damage and malfunction as well as personal injury Do not leave your EasyTravel Elite in the rain or in excessively humid locations Daily Checks With the EasyTravel Elite switched off check that the hand control lever me chanism returns to the rest position when you push and release If there is a problem do not use the EasyTravel Elite and contact your authorized dealer Weekly Checks 1 Throttle test Pull the throttle to the full speed position and switch ON the Power switch The EasyTravel Elite should not move and the LED on the panel should flash If the EasyTravel Elite does move do n
15. s 12 TECHNICAL DATA Speed Continuously adjustable up to 6 km h 3 7 mph Power Supply 24 V from two rechargeable maintenance free sealed lead acid batteries Standard size 12V 7 2 Ah Jumbo size 12V 12 Ah Charging time 7 10 hours Max admissible slope 6 10 Max negotiable curb 5cm 2 height Standard battery 6 5 8 km 4 5 Miles Jumbo battery 11 13 km 6 5 8 Miles Flat free PU 200 x 50 57 X 104 X 86 cm 22 X41 X34 Weights Rear frame 12 Kg 26 Lb Front column without 10 0 Kg 22 0 Lb battery Battery Pack Standard 5 0 Kg 11 Lb Jumbo 8 Kg 17 Lb Total weight 27 Kg 59 Lb 115 Kg 250 Ib The actual range depends on the operation conditions and the load EasyTravel Elite ET1E User s Manual Rev 0708 23 WARRANTY The warranty period for the EasyTravel Elite is twelve months and covers faulty materials and workmanship consumables not covered tyres uphol stery lamp bulbs plastic coverings and batteries Worn parts damaged as a result of excessive loading improper handling intentional damage or unau thorized maintenance or modification are not covered by the warranty For safety and for warranty assurance reasons any modifications and repair of the EasyTravel Elite or its components must be performed exclusively by authorized personnel and exclusively with original spare parts The EasyTravel Elite and its accessories have been design
16. sily Your EasyTravel Elite can be disassem bled and transported in most car trunks When disassembling for transportation or storage 1 Disconnect battery pack and place in Utility basket Fig 12 1 2 Disconnect front column Fig 12 2 and fold rear frame separately Fig 12 3 3 For storage set down front column in a stable position 4 For transportation place EasyTravel Elite components in car trunk as shown in figure 13 EasyTravel Elite ET1E User s Manual Rev 0708 15 7 HELPFUL HINTS FOR EVERYDAY USE Before using your EasyTravel Elite take the following precautions Q Ensure that the front column and rear frame are locked together Q Ensure that the rear frame is locked open Speed Controls Always operate your EasyTravel Elite at a reasonable speed for both your personal safety and others CAUTION Reduce speed when turning Stopping Dynamic braking will gradually bring your EasyTravel Elite to a stop when hand control lever is released Ramps and Inclines Lean forward and carefully manoeuvre your EasyTravel Elite up a ramp or incline Be aware that not all ramps are constructed according to Government standards The Government standard for wheelchair ramps is 2 5 cm 1 inch rise per 30 cm 1 foot Lower the speed setting to a slow speed when descending inclines Using an elevator Backing into an elevator allows you to exit forward Be sure that the elevator is level with the floor Opening Doo
17. triggers 13 Unfolded frame lock release pin 4 Controller cover 14 Utility basket holding capacity 5 Charging socket Fig 1A 20 bs 9kg 6 Front drive wheel 15 Charger and connecting cables 7 Foot platform Fig 1B 8 Seat shell 16 Control Panel 9 Seat cushions 17 Freewheel switch 10 Foldable armrests Figure 1 EasyTravel Elite ET1E Users Manual Rev 0708 5 Figure 1A Figure 1B 3 2 Control Panel Figure 2 Switch Hand control lever right and left Speed adjusting knob Indicator light LED Battery Gauge O oo A W N Hand grips Figure 2 3 3 EasyTravel Elite Optional Accessories 1 Extra battery pack BELL If the user requires an audible warning device a standard bicycle bell can be attached to the handlebar EasyTravel Elite ET1E Users Manual Rev 0708 6 4 ASSEMBLY AND FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 4 1 Assembling your EasyTravel Elite Unfolding Rear Frame Figure 4 Pull on the folded frame lock pin ring Fig 4 1 to release the foot platform and un fold the frame Pull the seat backrest Fig 4 2 and lift it to the upright position Ensure that the unfolded frame lock pin secures the platform in the horizontal po sition Unfolding Front Column Pull the column lock triggers Fig 4 3 upward towards the handle to release the tilt lock Move the drive unit away from the column all the way to open the quick release housing This is the column
18. various situations Keep the speed at a reduced level until you are comfortable controlling the scooter Follow the safety tips and instructions and you will be comfortable manoeuvring through doorways on and off lifts over moderate terrain and up and down ramps These safety considerations and tips will help you to operate the EasyTravel Elite safely The EasyTravel Elite is a powerful electric vehicle these rules will help you prevent personal injury and damage to your scooter 1 Read this manual and all labels before operating Do not carry passengers or exceed the maximum weight capacity Do not mount or dismount the EasyTravel Elite unless it has come to a full stop and is turned off Do not back up on to uneven inclines or surfaces Always switch the speed selector to low when driving in a confined space Always reduce speed when turning EasyTravel Elite ET1E User s Manual Rev 0708 4 7 Do not operate your scooter when under the influence of alcohol medica tions or drugs that may impair your safety Always keep your feet on the foot platform when driving Do not sit on the scooter while being transported in a moving vehicle Al ways fold down and secure your EasyTravel Elite and transfer yourself to a vehicle seat 3 SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND DETAILS 3 1 EasyTravel Elite parts Figure 1 1 Battery pack detachable 11 Rear wheel 2 Front column detachable 12 Folded frame lock release pin 3 Column lock release
19. y or property damage 1 Never smoke or allow an open flame in the vicinity of the batteries 2 Use the charger for charging lead acid batteries only It is not in tended to supply power to an extra low voltage electrical system or to charge dry cell batteries 3 Never charge a frozen battery EasyTravel Elite ET1E User s Manual Rev 0708 13 4 Do not operate the charger in a closed in area or restrict ventilation 5 Prevent external damage to AC and DC cords Do not use charger if cords are damaged 6 Connect DC charging cord to the Charging Socket before connecting charger AC supply cord to the electrical outlet and disconnect the AC cord from the electrical outlet before disconnecting charge cord 7 Be extra cautious not to drop a metal object onto the battery case 8 Remove jewellery Battery Storage Before storage battery packs should be fully charged and should be recharged at least once every three months Store batteries indoors in a dry environment Storage temperature range 20 C 4 F to 40 C 104 F Charging temperature range 0 C 32 F to 40 C 10 4 F Operating temperature range 20 C 4 F to 50 C 122 F WARNING Store batteries in the correct position See Fig 14 Figure 14 Battery Replacement and Disposal The EasyTravel Elite battery pack contains two 12V maintenance free batteries Replacement of the batteries is only permitted to an authorized dealer Battery c
20. y power and prevent unintentional operation The top speed may be adjusted by turning the Speed adjusting knob fig 9 3 By turning the knob to the HI position your EasyTravel Elite s top speed will be up to 3 7mph 6kph When the knob is set to the Lo position the speed will be reduced to a slow crawl ideal for less experienced driv ers and for operating indoors 7 5 2 Indicator light Fig 9 4 Figure 9 6 The light located at the bottom of the handle control cover displays bat tery status and fault indications as follows Q Indicator light steady This indicates that all is well Q Indicator light flashes slowly The controller is functioning cor rectly but batteries should be charged as soon as possible The Bat tery Gauge Fig 9 5 shows the charge that is left Q Indicator light flashes rapidly This indicates that there is a fault Please follow the following procedure 1 Switch off the EasyTravel Elite 2 Make sure that the EasyTravel Elite is not in the FREEWHEEL position 3 Make sure that the charger is not connected to the EasyTravel Elite 4 Make sure that the control lever is in the middle position CAUTION If control lever does not return by itself to the middle po sition do not operate Contact your service agent 5 Switch the EasyTravel Elite on again and try to drive If the indi cator light flashes rapidly again switch off and do not operate Contact your service agent EasyTravel Elite
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