V16 A - VMW Scooters
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1. CONSOLE CHARGER AND REAR ELECTRONICS Keep these areas free of moisture Allow these areas to dry thoroughly if they have been exposed to moisture before operating your scooter again STORING YOUR SCOOTER If you plan on not using your scooter for an extended period of time it 15 best to gt Fully charge its batteries prior to storage gt Disconnect the batteries from the scooter gt Store your scooter in a warm dry environment gt Avoid storing your scooter where it will be exposed to temperature extremes gt Operating conditions 25 50 and Storage conditions 40 65 Batteries that are regularly and deeply discharged infrequently charged stored in extreme temperatures or stored without a full charge may be permanently damaged causing unreliable performance and limited service life It 15 recommended that you charge the scooter batteries periodically throughout periods of prolonged storage to ensure proper performance DISPOSAL RECYCLING OF YOUR SCOOTER AND BATTERIES Your scooter must be disposed of according to applicable local and national statutory regulations Contact your local waste disposal agency or authorized dealer for information on proper disposal of packaging metal frame components plastic components electronics and batteries If you encounter a damaged battery immediately enclose it in a plastic bag Contact your local waste disposal agency or your authorized dealers for instr2. S TILLER FRAME 42 TILLER RAM MECHANISM SHROUD 20 SIDE LIGHT RL 43 STEM ASM 20 POTEMTIOMETER COMBINATION 47 TRANSAXLE FRAME 43 SPEECMETER LEAD WIRE 2 TRANSAXLE 5 REAR WHEEL ARM LOWER E FRONT HUB RI EJ REAR HUB WARRANTY DECLARATION Quality Warranty Declaration Products are to be fit for purpose and of excellent quality and performance For valid warranty claims VMW will at their discretion replace repair refund items mutually agreed to be defective VMW s Warranty as Follows gt Frame Two year limited warranty gt Controllers One and a half year limited warranty gt Electronic Components and Charger One year limited warranty gt Warranty Exclusion The following items are not covered by warranty lt gt Motor brushes lt gt Wheel Tires lt Pads lt Seat Cushion lt Fuses Bulbs lt Tiller Cover lt Rear Shroud lt Front Shroud lt Batteries and Consumable parts Any damage or defect of any nature occurring from the misuse abuse of the product improper operation or improper storage is not to be covered The warranty is to start from the date of arrival of our products Normally the service life of this scooter will last 5 years long after purchase VAW Vita VITA MOBILITY WERKS 35 www vitamobilitywerks com DEALER SERVICE INFORMATION S Drive controller Your scooter is fitted with a S Drive controller which continuously monitors the
3. operating conditions of your scooter If it detects a problem it will indicate with error message by flashing light on the upper panel You must count the number of the flash and see the list to check what kind of error has happened according to the number Trouble Shooting The battery needs charging or there is a bad connection to the battery Check the connections to the battery If the connections are good try charging the battery There is bad connection to the motor Check all connections between the motor and the controller The motor has short circuit to a battery connection Contact your service agent The freewheel switch is activated or the manual brake disengagement mechanism is operated Check the position of the switch or lever The S drive is being inhibited from driving Inhibit 2 is active This may be because the battery charger is connected or the seat is not in the driving position A throttle fault is indicated Make sure that the throttle is in the rest position before switching on the scooter A controller fault is indicated Make sure that all connections are secure The parking brakes have a bad connection Check the parking brake and motor connections Make sure the controller connections are secure An excessive voltage has been applied to the controller This is usually caused by a poor battery connection Check the battery connections 36 www vitamobility
4. 24V 50W max 2 With short circuit and overload protection 8 Malfunction Message Take the connector pin KEY of controller as determinant signal then converts it into Operation Feature digital code When the controller send out an error message red LED flashing with controller signal at same time the Error message code will show on LCD Usage Condition 19 www vitamobilitywerks com Status Battery needs charge soon Low voltage needs charge now Over voltage Over current Park Brake lost or faulted Accelerator not align center Accelerator broken or faulted Motor broken or faulted Others 9 Power on Self Test When scooter power on the control panel will go through a self test routine the backlight Initial Status and all LCD segments will be tuned on for 3 seconds then switch automatically to the general operation mode ODO 20 www vitamobilitywerks com 10 Temperature Sensor Operation P Temperature detected by temperature sensor NTC from transformation with signal Feature 20 50 C TEMP Display Range 4 F 122 F HID F N When display degree stand for Celsius thermometer Display Switch Button l When display F degree stand for Fahrenheit thermometer 11 Reverse Indicator ITEM SPECIFICATION Operation Take exterior forward backward switch as determinant signal Feature Press Forward button to switc
5. 2 2 4bar 6 www vitamobilitywerks com tire pressure be maintained in pneumatic tires at all times 4 Inflating your tires from an unregulated air source could over inflate them resulting in a burs tire Temperature 1 Some of the parts of the power scooter are susceptible to change in temperature The controller can only operate in temperature that ranges between 25 50 2 At extreme low temperatures the batteries may freeze and your power scooter may not be able to operate In extreme high temperatures 1t may operate at slower speeds due to a safety feature of the controller that prevents damage to the motors and other electrical components ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE EMI The rapid development of electronics especially in the area of communications has saturated our environment with electromagnetic EM radio waves that are emitted by television radio and communication signals These EM wave are invisible and their strength increases as one approach the source All electrical conductors act as antennas to the EM signals and to varying degrees all power wheelchairs and scooters are susceptible to electromagnetic interference EMI The interference could result in abnormal unintentional movement and or erratic control of the vehicle The United States Food and drug Administration FDA suggests that the following statement be incorporated to the user s manual for all power scooter like the V16 Power scooters may as sus
6. Condition While a KEY OFF b Power Saving mode c Sleep mode all functions closed 1 2 2V gt WIP gt 2 8V 100 Full power 2 2 2V lt WIP gt 2 8V 100 Full power 3 Power saving mode Full power output instant reaction Determinant Condition Full power output Power saving mode 5 seconds delay 1 Loop Load 24V 50W max 2 With short circuit and overload protection 18 www vitamobilitywerks com 7 Back up Lamp control ITEM SPECIFICATION Take exterior back up lamp switch as determinant signal Operation Feature 1 Switch on off the head light by pressing button ED once then LED will turn on off simultaneously 2 LCD backlights turn on turn off with headlight Control Mode m motor changes from act go forward to stop the lamp reinstated after flashing or 5 sec Brake lamp Mode Determine as Reversing Mode back up lamp keep flashing Reversing lamp Mode Reverse warning sound can be set by panel Turn on Turn off While a KEY OFF b Charging Mode c Sleep Mode all functions closed Usage Condition Brake lamp amp Reversing lamp Mode won t be limited by Back up lamp switch on or off Flicker Frequency 1 2 2V WIP gt 2 8V 50 Half power 2 2 2V lt WIP gt 2 8V 100 Full power Determinant Condition 3 Full Half power switch at real time 4 The determination of Reversing Mode needs to consider the motor direction and panel setting 1 Loop Load
7. Operation Characters 16 www vitamobilitywerks com ITEM SPECIFICATION Remaining Voltage V Scale Bar Capacity 5 Charge Indication I C IC i _ 1 i Increase Frequency 1 Scale status only decrease won t increase 2 Take the PIN3 CH3 of charger as determinant signal enter Charging Mode when CH3 grounding L not only KEY ON or KEY OFF Operation Character R k Above scale bar status only for reference must take the indicator of charger as the precise emarks diagnosis 17 www vitamobilitywerks com 4 Clock Meter ITEM SPECIFICATION Initial Setting Value Hour Min mode 12 00 Hour Min Display range AM12 00 PM11 59 ow format AM E N K PMP EI When Hour is between 1 and 9 o clock displayed at 1 9 6 Headlight Control Take exterior headlight switch as determinant signal Operation l l E l 1 Switch on off the head light by pressing button once then LED will turn on off simultaneously 2 LCD backlights turn on turn off with headlight Feature When motor stops the modulation down to 30 Headlight P Saving Mod When motor acts 100 output power Headlight Usage
8. finger traps while pushing or lifting the throttle lever The scooter should be turned off prior to entering or existing the scooter WARNING lt gt Please be noted that the scooter will be at free wheel u Engaged im v Disengaged mode when the motor 15 disengaged lt To use the parking brake you must move and lock the lever into the engaged position lt gt When your power scooter 15 in freewheel mode the braking system 15 disengaged lt Use the freewheel mode only with an assistant lt gt The assistant may operate the engaging lever to apply gt Press down the lever and adjust it int the parking brake gt Never attempt to adjust the tiller whi gt Make sure the tiller is at a comfortable setting and located securely gt The occupant or the assistant 1s allowed to adjust the tiller positioning Warning The temperature of scooter surface can increase when the scooter is exposed to external source of heat e g sunlight For any mechanical adjustment on the tiller or on the seat be aware of trapping and squeezing of your fingers How to remove the seat Please refer to the following instructions 1 Press the swivel lever 11 www vitamobilitywerks com 2 Swivel the seat 3 Pull the seat upward Two persons are required to remove the seat 4 Removing the battery and seat from the scooter is allowed before transporting 5 Be ware of trapping your fingers
9. gt Follow all safety instructions for the proper use of the disinfectant and or cleaning agent before applying it to your product Failure to comply may result in skin irritation or premature deterioration of upholstery and or scooter finishes BATTERY TERMINAL CONNECTIONS gt Make certain that the terminal connections remain tight and not corroded gt The batteries must sit flat in the battery wells gt The battery terminals should face towards the inside of the scooter WIRING HARNESSES gt Regularly check all wiring connections gt Regularly check all wiring insulation including the charger power cord for wear or damage 30 www vitamobilitywerks com gt Have your authorized dealer repair replace any damaged connector connection or insula tion that you find before using your scooter again AXLE BEARINGS AND THE MOTOR TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY These items are all pre lubricated sealed and require no subsequent lubrication WHEEL REPLACEMENT If your scooter is equipped with pneumatic tires and you have a flat tire you can have the tube replaced If your scooter is equipped with a solid tire insert either the solid insert or the entire wheel must be replaced depending on the model Contact your authorized dealer regarding replacement wheels for your scooters MOTOR BRUSHES The motor brushes are housed inside of the motor transaxle assembly They should be inspected periodically for wear by your authorized dealer
10. or hurt your back when removing the seat from the scooter OPERATION OF CONTROL PANEL LCD Liquid Crystal Display Power Scooter Control Panel Model LCD Liquid Crystal Display Speed Adjustment Ga High Speed Adjustment From 1 to 5 82 Low Speed Adjustment From 1 to 5 12 www vitamobilitywerks com 00 t A O N m Function Power Indicator Battery remaining capacity and charging indicator 6 squares Battery Icon Clock Hour Minute Second display and setting High Low Turn Speed Indicated as H L symbols Headlight Power saving mode Green LED Back up Lamps Brake Reverse modes Orange LED A Forward control Forward mode Signal is always Backward control Backward mode Signal keeps flashing Malfunction Code 7 Segment display 1digit Warning symbol Red LED Power on Scan All LED turn on 5 second backlit flash Button light on TEMP Gauge C and F modes Button Left F R Backward control Right F R Forward control High low speed switch G Headlight B Left SET Right Back Up Light 2 LED Backlit LED Backlit White 1 Voltage amp Temperature SPECIFICATION Storage TEMP 40 65 Operation TEMP 25 50 Meter Angle at 30 of elevation while scooter assembly LCD orientate to six o clock Handle Cover 13 www vitamobilitywerks com 2 General Characteristic Performance Test 20 5 2 1 Har
11. powered scooter may make it more susceptible to interference from radio wave sources Note It is difficult to evaluate the effect on the overall immunity of the powered scooter 5 Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to the powered scooter manufacturer and note whether there is a radio wave source nearby TURN OFF YOUR POWERED SCOOTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WHEN EXPERIENCING THE FOLLOWING gt Unintentional scooter movements gt Unintended or uncontrollable direction gt Unexpected brake release The FDA has written to the manufacturers of power scooters asking them to test new products to be sure they provide a reasonable degree of immunity against EMI The FDA requires that a powered wheelchair should have an immunity level at least 20 V m which provides a reasonable degree of protection against more common sources of EMI The higher the immunity level the greater the protection Your powered scooter has an immunity level of 20 V m which should protect against common sources of EMI Warning The scooter itself can disturb the performance of the electromagnetic fields such as emitted by alarm systems of shops 8 www vitamobilitywerks com V16 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS men je hows ooo SAR DRIVE WHEEL 11 x4 Pneumatic Tire FRONT CASTER WHEEL 11 x4 Pneumatic Tire None mas BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS oO TRAVELLINGRANGE sms cancer Tyee samp OFF Goa
12. to 9 If Hour less than 10 the denary 0 doesn t display Remarks Button tones one short sound 13 Backlit LCD Backlit Press MODE key or SET button the backlight will turn on None Light Mode Backlit will be turned off automatically if the button is not touched by users for 5 second long 22 www vitamobilitywerks com 14 System device Controller S Drive 70 Amp Battery 50 Amp Two Pieces of Batteries Wig Wag CTE NCW K001 Bulb LED Lighting system 1 Appearance LED INDICATOR CHARGE CHARGING INTRUCTIONS Battery Charger Instruction 2 LED INDICATOR POWER 3 POWER SOCKET 4 5 1415V 230V INPUT VOLTAGE ADJUSTER OUTPUT PLUG TO BATTERY 0 J 2 SPECIFICATION Input Voltage AC 115 Vac Or 230 Vac 50 60 Hz Manual Select Efficiency AC DC 80 min Operating Temperature 32 F 104 F Performance Switching Mode Charging Method Constant current two stage constant voltage 23 www vitamobilitywerks com Battery Application 24V Lead Acid Rechargeable Battery 20Ahr 60Ahr 1 Short Circuit Protection 2 Output Voltage Current Limit 3 Reverse Power Protection 4 Overheat Detection Measure L 7 5 xW 4 xH 2 2 Weight 2 Ibs Output Detection 24 www vitamobilitywerks com 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTION 1 Make sure the battery charger output voltage is the same as the connecting battery 2 Plug in the power cord LED indicat
13. USER MANUAL V16 VitaMobilityWerks VITA MOBILITY WERKS 964 Northpoint Blvd Waukegan IL 60085 1 www vitamobilitywerks com 10 11 12 13 CONTENTS ELECTOMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE EMI enm SPECIFICATIONS correire as ae ee cette ee eae eer BASISOPERA TION OF SC OO TER i ctii OPERATION OF CONT ROU PANED sexus n Kasa SEN Osa aos NEE CHARGINGUINS ERUG TION 5 8 BATTERY INSTRUCTION amp SCOOTER MAINTENANCE amp esee CARE AND MAINTENANCE cover Etat Pas tU e Turku ede dre RUPEE REVUE OIK EUIE DIAGRAM cest bates L sn BOM LIST Gasset tihng tosenn WARRANTY DECLARA TION osisssa seina tuna tuista DEALER SERVICE INFORMATION 2 www vitamobilitywerks com 10 The device can t be used by children until age of 12 The scooter is not use as a seat in motor vehicle SAFETY INSTRUCTION General Never use electronic radio transmitters such as Make sure that there are no obstacles behind you walkie talkies or cellular phones while reversing your scooter Do not make a sharp turn or a sudden stop while Do not ride your scooter in traffic riding your scooter 3 www vitamobilitywerks com Do not ride your scooter during snow in order to Do not allow unsuperv
14. agging cuts and tears Replace 1f necessary Do not store your scooter in damp or humid conditions as this will lead to mildew and rapid deterioration of the upholstery parts moving mechanism will benefit from simple lubrication and inspection Lubricate using petroleum jelly or light oil Do not use too much oil otherwise small drips could stain and damage carpets and furnishings etc Always perform a general inspection of the tightness of all nuts and bolts 38 www vitamobilitywerks com
15. ceptible to electromagnetic interference EMI which is interfering electromagnetic energy emitted from sources such as radio stations TV stations amateur radio HAN transmitter two way radios cellular phones and alarm systems of shops The interference from radio wave sources can cause the power scooter to release its brakes move by itself or move in unintended directions It can also permanently damage the powered scooter s control system The intensity of the EM energy can be measured in volts per meter V m Each powered scooter can resist EMI up to certain intensity This is called immunity level The higher the immunity level the greater the protection At this time current technology 1s capable of providing at least 20 V m of immunity level which would provide useful protection against common sources of radiated EMI Following the warnings listed below should reduce the chance of unintended brake release or powered scooter movement that could result in serious injury l Do not turn on hand held personal communication devices such as citizens band CB radios and cellular phones while the powered scooter 1s turned on 2 Be aware of nearby transmitters such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid coming close to them 3 If unintended movement or brake release occurs turn the powered scooter off as soon as it is safe 7 www vitamobilitywerks com 4 Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying the
16. dware Circuit ITEM SPECIFICATION RESULT Consuming Current Dynamic 1 A max Static 3 mA max Key OFF status 24 0V 1 Display ITEM SPECIFICATION Display Switch Button Initial setting at km h Switch to MPH by MODE and buttons 2 High Low Speed Setting ITEM SPECIFICATION Operation Features 1 Trigger buttons to switch from high speed to low speed also from low speed to high speed then set the number of segments from 1 to 5 The setting time will take 5 seconds for each segment 2 L will flash while turning at corner 3 As a constant speed detector to determine the signal the speed light will flash while travelling at constant speed 14 www vitamobilitywerks com Symbols on LCD symbol means High Speed Corresponding from 1 5 L symbol means Low Speed Corresponding from 1 5 L symbol flashing means Turning at the corner Flicker Frequency 15 www vitamobilitywerks com 3 Power Indication ITEM SPECIFICATION Scale Bar Battery Remaining Capacity and Flashing Low power Warning Warning LED Flashing Flicker Frequency Every 2 sec 1 Scale status only decrease won t increase 2 When the remaining capacity was less than 30 warning sound Be Be two short sounds act at 5 seconds intervals While a Key Off b Charging Mode c Sleep Mode warning sound released
17. e incline This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or a fall Don t climb a slope steeper than the scooter s limitation Don t attempt to have your scooter proceed backward down any step curb or other obstacle This may cause the scooter to tall or tip Always reduce your speed and maintain a stable center of gravity when cornering sharply Don t corner sharply when driving scooters at higher speeds Operating in rain snow salt mist conditions and on icy or slippery surfaces may have an adverse affect on the electrical system Never sit on your scooter when it is being used in connection with any type of lift or elevation product Your scooter is not designed with such use in mind and any damage or injury incurred from such use 15 not the responsibility of VMW Please do not install maintain or operate equipment without reading the manual Please do not operate the scooter 1f it is behaving abnormally or erratically Don t touch the motor after driving It is hot 5 www vitamobilitywerks com Modifications Vita Mobility Werks has designed and engineered power scooters to provide maximum utility However under no circumstances should you modify add remove or disable any part or function of your power scooter Personal injury and damage to the power chair may result L PDN 6 l Do not modify your power scooter in any way not authorized by VMW Do not use accessories if they have not been tested
18. ease do not mix old and new batteries together Disconnect the battery harnesses by depressing the tabs and then pulling them straight up lt gt lt gt lt gt lt gt lt gt lt gt Do not lift beyond your physical capability Ask your assistance when necessary while installing or uninstalling your batteries 28 www vitamobilitywerks com SCOOTER MAINTENANCE amp REPAIR Your power scooter is designed for minimal maintenance However like any motorized vehicle it requires routine maintenance To keep your power scooters or power wheelchairs for years of trouble free operation we recommend you follow the following maintenance checks as scheduled Electrical System ____ __ __ _ __ _____ Electrical System lt Battery meter Inspect the battery meter to determine if batteries are needed to be re charged lt Controller Display panel Make sure they are not v frayed or have any exposed wiring eeu 1 A condition Pv operation pa S working order seit pressure rt without any interference lt Visually inspect the tire tread If it is less than 1mm Jf 1 32 please have your tires replaced by your local N ana Motor brushes We recommend that your authorized dealer inspect the brushes every six month if your power scooter or power wheelchair is not operating smoothly If the inspection determines excessive motor brushes w
19. es green flash when AC power on 3 Connect the battery charger to the battery 4 Start charging please refer to 4 LED INDICATION 4 LED INDICATION V V 5 1 Green Flash Power on 2 Orange Charging 3 Orange Flash Pre charge 4 Green amp Orange Flash Charged 80 5 Green Full charged Floating charge 6 Red Error Abnormal temperature Red indication keeps flashing 1 V lt Battery voltage lt Red indication keeps flashing X 2 a Wrong connection b Short circuit VBAT 16V Red indication keeps flashing X 3 a gt 28 8V can t charge the battery b Battery and Jimmy are defective Red indication keeps flashing X4 a Charging system defective b Battery defective partially Red indication keeps flashing X5 a Charging hours exceeds 24 hours Red indication keeps flashing X6 a Battery voltage 16V 12V Battery Red indication keeps flashing X7 a Abnormal temperature occurs during battery charging TROUBLE SHOOTING 1 If green indicator 15 off Check AC input If it works functionally the battery charger may be defective 2 If green indicator keeps flashing and cannot turn to charging indication Check if the battery connector is connected successfully Check if there 1s any short circuit on the output connection The battery charger may be defective 1f the battery connection works functionally 3 If red indicator keeps flashing Check if the batte
20. h to driving forward Forward Reverse Mode Press Reverse button to switch to driving reverse Flicker Frequency 2 Buttons Bm Left Hand MODE Button Right Hand SET Button General Display Mode TRIP Press for 3 seconds to reset TRIP at 00 0 21 www vitamobilitywerks com SPECIFICATION Press MODE and simultaneously for more than 2 seconds to enter Setting Mode then Hour MIN start flashing 1 When Hour flashing Press to increase of number then press toenter Setting Mode of MIN 2 When MIN flashing one Press to increase of number then press toenter Setting Mode of km h amp mph 3 When km h or mph flashing Press to choose km h or mph type then press to enter Setting Mode of C F 4 When or F flashing Press to choose C or F Under setting mode if below situations happened will auto save the last setting value then from Setting escape to general operation mode 1 No any operation of ADJ button for 20 sec 2 Press MODE and at same time for more than 2 sec 1 Min km h or mph C or F offer Cyclical Switch function 2 When adjusting Hour Min press to increase number if press for Operation Status more than 2 seconds the number will increase continuously until button released setting value with Cyclical Switch function only 2 seconds from 0
21. hat you replace both batteries at the same time if the batteries are weak lt If the scooter will not be used for long period of time arrange to have the batteries recharge at least once every month to avoid deterioration of the batteries lt Can we use a different charger Please understand that chargers are selected specifically for particular applications and matched to the type and size of specific batteries In order to charge 26 www vitamobilitywerks com your scooters safely and efficiently we recommend use of the charger supplied as original equipment with your VMW product only Any charging method resulting in batteries being charged individually is prohibited BATTERY INSTRUCTION amp MAINTENANCE Read through the charger operating instruction before using it If you use your scooter every day please charge its batteries as soon as you finish using it for the day Your scooter will be ready each morning Avoid deeply discharging your scooter s batteries Charge the battery at least 24 hours a week 1f the power chair or scooter has not been used This is to make sure that the electrolyte is always at the top level If the battery cannot be charged Orange light cannot turn to Green or if the Orange light turns to Green immediately please check it with the technicians The battery may be defective The voltage difference between the two batteries on a power unit cannot be more than 0 5 V the battery case should be
22. inspected for cleanliness and evidence of damage If the charger indicates red light please kindly check if the charger is defected or if the cable wiring connection is poor Please keep the battery and connectors clean otherwise the charging condition will be poor Please do not operate the scooter with depleted batteries since the occupant could be standard To Change the batteries in your scooters Remove the battery cover and captain seat Unfasten the battery tie down strap Disconnect the battery harnesses properly Disconnect the battery by opening two gray main connectors and also three smaller connectors two white and one red Remove the old batteries from the battery wells Place a new battery in each battery well Reconnect the gray connectors Check the terminal boots for correct position Reconnect the battery tie down strap Reinstall the battery cover and seat back to the scooter Removing the battery and seat from the scooter is allowed before transporting Please remove connectors A B C D E first before removing the battery 27 www vitamobilitywerks com Connector A White Connector B Red Connector C Black WARNING Please remove connectors A B C D E first before removing the battery If you hand 15 wet or sweaty Do NOT replace batteries Please always use two batteries of the same type at the same amp hour capacity Always replace both batteries at the same time Pl
23. ised children to play near avoid accident on slippery road this equipment while the batteries are charging Warning Don t operate your scooter for the first time without completely reading and understanding this user manual l Don t operate scooter on public streets and roadways Be aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on the scooter Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules Wait until your path 15 clear of traffic and then proceed with extreme cautions 2 To prevent injury to yourself or others always ensure that the power 15 switched off when getting on or off of the scooter 3 Always check that the drive wheels are engaged drive mode before driving Do not switch off the power when the scooter is still moving forward This will bring the chair to an extremely abrupt stop 4 not use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions If you are unable to understand the warnings cautions or instructions contact a healthcare professional the dealers or technical supports before attempting to use this equipment otherwise injury or damage may occur 5 There are certain situations including some medical conditions where the scooter user will need 4 www vitamobilitywerks com 10 11 12 13 14 I5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 25 to practice operating the scooter in the
24. or approved for VMW products Changing of controller parameter shall be only performed by authorized technicians due to the safety concern Get to know the feel of your power scooter and its capabilities VMW recommends that you perform a safety check before each use to make sure your scooter operates safely Inspections prior to using your power scooter If equipped with pneumatic tires please check for proper tire inflations Please check all electrical connections and make sure they are tight and not corroded Please check all harness connections and make sure they are secured properly Please check the brakes Weight limitation Please refer to the specifications table for weight capacity information Power scooter 15 rated for a maximum weight capacity Stay within the specified weight capacity for your scooter Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty VMW will not be held responsible for injuries or property damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations Don t carry passengers on scooters Carrying passengers on scooter may affect the center of gravity resulting in a tip or a fall Tire inflation If your scooter is equipped with pneumatic tires it is necessary to check the air pressure at least one time a week Proper inflation pressures will prolong the life your tires and ensure the smooth operation while riding Do not under inflate or over inflate your tires It 1s critically important that 30 25 psi
25. orn out they must be replaced otherwise the motor damage will result 29 www vitamobilitywerks com CARE AND MAINTENANCE Scooters require a minimal amount of care and maintenance The following areas require inspection and or care and maintenance There 1s no need to fold or dismantle the scooter when scooter in storage or in transport TIRE PRESSURE gt If equipped with pneumatic tires always maintain the air pressure in psi rating indicated on each tire gt Your power scooter comes with standard pneumatic tires If your power scooter comes with optional air tires make sure to maintain the pressure of the tires between 30 35 psi 2 0 2 4 bar gt tis important that the air pressure in psi rating indicated on each tire be maintained in pneumatic tires at all times Do not overinflate your tires Low pressure may result in loss of control and overinflated tires may burst Failure to maintain the air pressure in psi rating indicated on the tires at all times may result in tire and or wheel failure Regularly inspect your scooter s tires for signs of wear CLEANING AND DISINFECTION gt Use a damp cloth and mild non abrasive cleanser to clean the plastic and metal parts of your scooter Avoid using products that may scratch the surface of your scooter gt If necessary clean your product with an approved disinfectant Make sure the disinfectant is safe for use on your product before application
26. presence of a trained attendant A trained attendant can be defined as a family member or care professional especially trained in assisting a scooter user in various daily living activities Consult with your physician if you are taking any medication that may affect your ability to operate your scooter safely Do not attempt to lift or move a power scooter by any of its removable parts including the armrests seats or shrouds Personal injury and damage to the power chair may result Never try to use your scooter beyond its limitations as described in this manual Please do not sit on your scooter while it is in a moving vehicle Keep your hands away from the wheels tires while driving scooters Be aware that loose fitting clothing can become caught in the drive tires Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed medication or if you have any certain physical limitations Some medications and limitations may impair your ability to operate scooters in a safe manner Be aware when the drive mode is unlocked or locked Don t remove anti tipper 1 there 15 any tipper eguipped with the scooter Contact with tools can cause electrical shock and do not connect an extension cord to the AC DC converter or the battery charger Do not attempt to lift or move your scooter by any of its removal parts such as the armrests seats or shroud When climbing an incline don t drive at an angle up the face of the incline Drive your scooter straight up th
27. rd20 2a0 vor soeone ___ controusr Tyee ________ morore oo weemwoeamew hws rumwverapus jam susrension LS uno Wom jam He jam N wawa sam packer ih wesse par iw searwechT Ba eT zs 9 www vitamobilitywerks com The scooter seat is tested according EN1021 regarding resistance to ignition but it is recommended to avoid users of flame near the scooters and smoking during sitting on the scooter The electric system of this scooter is in compliance with ISO 7176 14 2008 Max Force For Controller Device Engaging lever 30 N Disengaging lever 35 N BASIC OPERATION OF SCOOTER Driving and braking You can use the throttle lever to control the forward speed or the reverse speed of your scooter Please refer to the following instruction to move forward backward your scooter For driving please pull the right throttle lever forward or the left throttle lever backward Please release the throttle lever to stop the scooter In the center position the magnetic motor brake system works also as a parking brake Optional there 15 hand brake system available The automatic brake will become activated if the transferring speed is more than 30 of the maximum speed while the scooter is driving down slope at free wheel mode 10 www vitamobilitywerks com careful with
28. ry connection is reversed Check if there 1s any short circuit on the output connection Check if the environment temperature is too low 32 F 25 www vitamobilitywerks com The battery charger may be defective if the red indicator still keeps flashing 4 Charging indicator orange cannot turn to green The battery might be defective please stop charging and have the battery be repaired 5 If the charging indicator orange turns to green fully charged immediately The battery may be in well charged condition The battery may be defective if the battery 15 not fully charged 6 CAUTION 1 Before using the battery charger read all instructions and cautionary markings 2 Use the battery charger in a well ventilated area 3 To avoid the risk of injury charge only lead acid or gel cell type rechargeable batteries 4 Please turn off the power after charging 5 Plug the off board charger power cord into the charger port during battery charging Off Board Charger Port The off board charger port is mounted on the tiller Note Only use the battery charger that was provided by the scooter supplier The use of any different type of charger can be hazardous and need the approval of the manufacturer WARNING lt Always charge your batteries in well ventilated areas lt gt The charger is intended for indoor use only Please protect it from moisture lt For maximum performance it is recommended t
29. uctions on disposal and battery recycling 3l www vitamobilitywerks com Please perform the following actions when the scooter is unoccupied in a car or airplane 1 Please engage the scooter into drive mode 2 Disconnect the battery 3 Turn off the scooter power 4 If necessary please fold the tiller and remove the seat 32 www vitamobilitywerks com CIRCUIT DIAGRAM gn us m 05 rod VA S Drive Controller 704 LL Lp ires ue 5 sse _ __________ _ ES om ee ja www vitamobilitywerks com V16 BOM LIST DRAWIN INCICATOR LIGHT FUL 2 INDICATOR LIGHT FUR 3 FF COVER HANDLE E TILER FF COVER RUBBER CUST COVER T TILER FR COVER 8 PLASTIC BRACKET 5 HEAD LIGHT 13 A ARM UPPER i FLOOR 12 FRONT BUMBER 13 LAMP BASE 2 CARPET 19 FENDER 6 REAR BUMPER COVER PSICE COVER R iS REAR VIEW MIRROR 19 CONTROL PANEL ASM 2 MAIN FRAME 22 ALUMINUM RIM G3 FRONT WHEEL G INNER RIM G BATTERY UPPER SHROUC GO REAR SUSPENSION COVER L GS BATTERY LOWER SHROUD GQCAPTAIN SEAT ASM GI SEAT SLIDING RAIL GD SEAT BRACKET ASM POST 13 FRONT FENDER GOPEDALRL GS REAR LIGHT 34 www vitamobilitywerks com gt FENCER BRACKET 27 TURNNING MECHANISM R L SJ FRONT SUSPENSION 33M GWAG HANDEL GRIP
30. werks com Note If you experience any technical problems it is recommended that you check with your local dealer before attempting to troubleshoot on your own The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your power scooter Contact your local dealer if any of the following arises 1 noise 2 harnesses 3 Cracked or broken connectors 4 Uneven wear on any of tires 5 Jerky motion 6 Pulling to one side 7 Bent or broken wheel assemblies 8 Does not power up 9 Powers up but does not move WARNING Failure to maintain the brushes could void the power scooter warranty To inspect or replace the motor brushes 1 Unscrew the motor brush caps 2 Remove the brushes 3 Inspect the brushes for wear 4 Replace the brushes if necessary 4 VE N Inspect the state of the battery terminals every six months Make sure that they are not corroded and the connections are tight Periodically apply a thin film of petroleum jelly on the surface of terminals to guard against corrosion 37 www vitamobilitywerks com CHECKS amp REMINDER Make sure to keep the controller clean while protecting it from rain or water Never hose off your power scooter or place it in direct contact with water Keep wheels free from lint hair sand and carpet fibers upholstery can be washed with warm water and mild soap Occasionally check the seat and back for s
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