EZEE Travel LITE
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1. EZee Life EZEE Travel USER S MANUAL Table of contents Page 1 Introduction 5 2 Safety 5 3 System Components 6 4 Folding Instructions 8 5 Operating your EzeeTravel Lite 10 6 Moving and Transporting your EzeeTravel Lite 14 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 1 INTRODUCTION The EzeeTravel Lite is intended for use 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 Ezee Travel Lite alone and to safely steer under all driving conditions The EzeeTravel Lite is intended for indoor and restricted outdoor use on pavements or paved footpaths only during day light hours The EzeeTravel Lite must not be used as a transportation vehicle on roads or freeways used by cars The EzeeTravel Lite 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 EzeeTravel Lite we recommend caution as you practice operating the unit in various situations Keep the speed at a reduced level until you are comfortab2. 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 Ezee Travel 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 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 Ezee Travel 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 Ezee Travel power switch OFF as soon as it is safe to do so Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying your Ezee Travel may make it more susceptible to EMI Note There is no easy way to evaluate their effect on the overall immunity of your Ezee Travel Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake relea
3. 1 14 10 Figure 1 Rear wheel Utility basket holding capacity 20 bs 9kg Control Panel Freewheel switch Transaxle motor Freewheel Handle Fig 1A Charger and connecting cables Fig 1B FN ge Figure 1A Figure 1B 3 2 Control Panel Figure 2 On Off Switch Hand control lever right and left Speed adjusting knob Indicator light LED Battery Gauge Oe OV gd 100s IS Hand grips Figure 2 BELL If the user requires an audible warning device a standard bicycle bell can be attached to the handlebar 4 FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 4 1 Unfolding your EzeeTravel Lite 1 Pull the Column Lock Triggers Fig 1 3 and lift Steering Col umn from Seat Figure 3 Lift the Seat Backrest upright Grasp top of Backrest and pull upwards to unfold the Seat Frame and let the Crossbar Fig 4 A fall into the Crossbar Sup ports Fig 4 B Figure 3 4 2 Folding your Ezee Travel Lite Grasp top of Backrest lift it a little bit just to release the Crossbar Fig 4 A from the Supports Fig 4 B and fold the Seat Frame down Fold Seat Backrest down Pull Column Lock Triggers Fig 1 3 and fold Column down over Seat Figure 3 Figure 4 4 3 Front Column Adjustment Figure 5 To adjust the angle of the front col umn pull the column lock triggers upward Move the column into the de sired position and release Push light ly back and forth on the column to en sure that it is locked in the desi
4. 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 104 F Operating temperature range 20 C 4 F to 50 C 122 F WARNING Store batteries in the correct position See Fig 7 Figure 7 Battery Replacement and Disposal The EzeeTravel Lite battery pack contains two 12V maintenance free batteries Replacement of the batteries is only permitted to an authorized dealer Battery cells 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 MOVING AND TRANSPORTING YOUR Ezee Travel Lite 6 1 Moving Your EasyTravel Lite in Freewheel Mode when unfolded The Freewheel is used for releasing the brake and moving the Ezee Travel Lite without operating the motor There are two ways to enter the freewheel mode the switch on the controller cover Fig 1 13 and the handle on the motor Fig 1A 15 Switch before activating make sure your Ezee Travel Lite is switched on Turn freewheel switch to the freewheel position and push or pull the Ezee Travel Lite manually NOTE The Freewheel mode can only be activated after the battery is
5. connections Make sure the controller connections are secure An excessive voltage has been applied to the controller This is usually caused 10 flashes by a poor battery connection Check the battery packs and controller connections 11 DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING QO The packing material must be separated to plastic and paper cardboard components and submitted to authorized recycling locations QO The Ezee Travel Lite 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 Ezee Travel Lite is no longer operational it is to be dismantled and separated into above material groups and submitted to authorized recycling facilities 12 TECHNICAL DATA 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 Range approx Standard battery 5 6 5 km 3 4 Miles roe Jumbo battery 8 10 km 5 6 Miles 101 X 57 X 86 cm 39 X22 X34 Battery Pack Standard 6 Kg 13 2 Lb peers mersexgisatb Maximum users weight The actual range depends on the operation conditions and the load WARRANTY The warranty period for the EzeeTravel Lite is twelve months and covers faulty materials an
6. d 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 Ezee Travel Lite or its components must be performed exclusively by authorized personnel and exclusively with original spare parts The Ezee Travel Lite and its accessories have been designed manufactured and tested in accordance with the specification of the following DIRECTIVE Medical devices 93 42 EEC CE Gow PRODUCT SERVICE SS TH O RO EZee Life
7. e take the following precautions Ensure that the front column is locked in the desired driving position e Ensure that the rear frame is locked open Speed Controls Always operate your Ezee Travel Lite at a reasonable speed for both your personal safety and others Stopping Dynamic braking will gradually bring your Ezee Travel Lite to a stop when hand control lever is released Ramps and Inclines Lean forward and carefully manoeuvre your Ezee Travel Lite 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 climbing or descending in clines Using an elevator Backing into an elevator allows you to exit forward Be sure that the elevator is level with the floor Opening Doors 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 bumper against the door close to the doorjamb on the doorknob side of the door After you release the latch use the bumper to push the door open WARNING Be careful with glass doors to avoid personal injury 8 GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTIONS Minimum maintenance should prevent unnecessary repairs Keep Your Ezee Travel Lite Shining Wipe t
8. he 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 Ezee Travel Lite in the rain or in excessively humid locations Daily Checks With the Ezee Travel Lite switched off check that the hand control lever mechanism returns to the rest position when you push and release it If there is a problem do not use the Ezee Travel Lite 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 Ezee Travel Lite should not move and the LED on the panel should flash If the Ezee Travel Lite does move do not use your Ezee Travel Contact your authorized dealer 2 Automatic brake and drive test This test should be carried out on a level surface with at least 3 1m clear space around the Ezee Travel Lite Q Switch the Ezee Travel Lite on OY Move the control lever only slightly in the forward direction until you hear a click when the brake disengages The Ezee Travel Lite should start to move forwards slowly OY 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 operati
9. in place and the power switch Fig 6 1 is turned on Doing otherwise will cause a fault situation indicated by rapid flashing of the Indicator light Fig 6 4 See section 4 2 Handle pull the handle up to freewheel mode push it down for driving mode This is the mechanical freewheel mode and can be activated with out the battery pack WARNING The Freewheel switch should never be engaged on a slope when Ezee Travel Lite is occupied and without as sistance to prevent unintended rolling If Freewheel is activated on a slope unin tentionally turn your Ezee Travel Lite power switch OFF immediately to acti vate brake CAUTION The seat backrest must re main in the upright position 6 2 Walking your Ezee Travel Lite in the folded position The folded Ezee Travel Lite may be pul led along suitcase style Fig 8 The bat tery may be carried in the utility basket 6 3 Transporting Your Ezee Travel Lite Quickly And Easily Your Ezee Travel Lite can be folded and transported in most car trunks When folding for transportation or stor age 1 Disconnect battery pack and place in Utility basket 2 Fold the Ezee Travel Lite see fold ing instructions on page 7 3 For storage set the Ezee Travel Lite in an upright position Fig 9 4 For transportation place Ezee Travel Lite components in car trunk as shown in figure 10 Figure 10 7 HELPFUL HINTS FOR EVERYDAY USE Before using your Ezee Travel Lit
10. is left Q Indicator light flashes This indicates a possible fault Please fol low the following procedure 1 2 4 Switch off the Ezee Travel Lite Make sure that the Ezee Travel Lite is not in the FREEWHEEL position Make sure that the charger is not connected to the Ezee Travel Lite 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 Ezee Travel Lite on again and the indicator light If it flashes rapidly again switch off and do not operate Contact your service agent 5 3 Battery Gauge Fig 6 5 The Battery Gauge Fig 6 5 shows the battery charge that is left 5 4 Driving your Ezee Travel Lite To drive forward pull the right side of the hand control lever Fig 2 2 to wards you You can also move forward by pushing the left side of the control lever away from you By releasing the control lever you will grad ually come to a stop and the EzeeTravel Lite brake will be applied au tomatically To operate in reverse pull the left side of the hand control lever towards you 5 5 Safety considerations when driving your EzeeTravel Lite 4 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 necessa
11. le controlling the scooter Follow the safety tips and instructions and you will be comfortable maneuvering 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 Ezee Travel Lite safely The Ezee Travel Lite 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 2 Do not carry passengers or exceed the maximum weight capacity 3 Do not mount or dismount the Ezee Travel Lite unless it has come to a full stop and is turned off 4 Donot back up on to uneven inclines or surfaces 5 Always switch the speed selector to low when driving in a confined space 6 Always reduce speed when turning 7 Do not operate your scooter when under the influence of alcohol medica tions or drugs that may impair your safety 8 Always keep your feet on the foot platform when driving 60800 Oe Oe eeu Do not sit on the scooter while being transported in a moving vehicle Al ways fold down and secure your Ezee Travel Lite and transfer yourself to a vehicle seat SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND DETAILS 3 1 Travel Lite Compact parts Figure 1 Battery pack detachable 10 Front column foldable 11 Column lock release triggers Controller cover 12 Charging socket 13 Front drive wheels 14 Foot platform 15 Seat shell 16 Seat cushions 1
12. nformation regarding the possi ble effects of electromagnetic interference on your Ezee Travel 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 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 Ezee Travel as shipped with no further modification has an immunity level of 20 V m This immunity was tested with the inclusion of these accesso ries a utility basket with a spare battery pack and the charger unit carried in side it There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday environment Some of these sources a
13. ng or the Ezee Travel Lite does not move slowly in the expected direction do not use your EzeeTravel Lite Contact your authorized dealer 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 Q Battery pack handle axis and lock pins 2 Lightly apply Vaseline or similar lubricant to battery contact pins and springs on front column 3 Check for tire wear Fuse Replacement Instructions A fuse protects the wiring and battery in the event of a short circuit If your Ezee Travel Ly 9 stops abruptly check the fuse If it has a blown check for overloads or short circuits oa a The fuse is located inside the battery case pS To replace the fuse open screws Fig 15 1 and remove cover Fig 15 2 Remove the be fuse Fig 15 3 from its socket If blown re ii D x o place with the same style and size automo i tive blade type 20 A There is a spare fuse attached to the battery pack cover WARNING Do not attempt to repair or service the Ezee Travel Lite or any of its components as this will void your warranty SERVICE AND REPAIR CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER 9 EMI ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE CAUTION It is important that you read this i
14. re obvious and easy to avoid Others are not apparent and exposure is unavoida ble However we believe that by following the warnings listed below your risk to EMI will be minimized 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 the 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
15. red po position 1 For driving the Ezee Travel Lite adjust column to one of the two rear most positions Fig 5 1 2 2 For getting in and out of the Ezee Travel Lite seat comfortably the column may be moved away from the seat to the forward most position Fig 5 3 CAUTION When getting in and out of 3 Seen aen 7 the Ezee Travel Lite seat step only Figure 5 on CENTER of foot platform DO NOT STEP ON SIDE OF FOOTPLATFORNM to avoid tipping the Ezee Travel Lite 5 OPERATING YOUR EzeeTravel Lite 5 1 Control Panel operation features The switch located on the right side of the handle control cover Fig 6 1 will turn the power of the EZee Travel Lite ON or OFF NOTE Turn your Ezee Travel Lite switch to the OFF position when not in use in order to conserve battery power and prevent unintentional opera tion The top speed may be adjusted by turning the Speed adjusting knob fig 6 3 By turning the knob to the HI position your Ezee Travel Lite s top speed will be up to 6kph 3 7mph 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 Figure 2 Figure 6 5 2 Indicator Light Fig 6 4 Indicator light steady This indicates that all is well Indicator light flashes slowly The controller is functioning correct ly but batteries should be charged as soon as possible The Battery Gauge Fig 6 5 shows the charge that
16. ry Q When approaching ditches bumps or similar obstacles reduce speed as necessary QO Do not operate Ezee Travel Lite in places or on surfaces where a loss of wheel grip could be hazardous for example on wet grassy slopes 5 6 Armrests optional To enable easier entry to and exit from your Ezee Travel the armrest can be lift ed see Fig 10A 4 i 5 7 Batteries Figure 10A Battery information The EzeeTravel Lite is designed to use sealed lead acid maintenance free 12V batteries Always turn your EzeeTravel Lite 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 Ezee Travel Lite is not in use Battery Recharging Instructions To recharge turn off EzeeTravel Lite It is possible to either charge the battery while connected on the Ezee Travel Lite see instruction 1 below or directly instruction 2 1 Plug the charging connector into the Ezee Travel Lite charging sock et and then connect the charger to an electrical outlet socket 2 Plug the charging connector in the back of
17. se to your Au thorized Ezee Travel dealer or service center and note whether there is a source of EMI nearby 10 FAULT FINDING Hereunder are some types of disorders which can usually be repaired rather simp ly 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 1 flash There is a bad connection to the motor 2 flashes Check all connections between the mo tor and the controller The motor has a short circuit to a battery 3 flashes connection 4flashes Freewheel is engaged The Ezee Travel 5flashes Not used Lite does not func tion the Bat tery Status indicator The controller is being inhibited from 6 flashes driving this may be because the battery charger is connected flashes rapidly A throttle fault is indicated Make sure 7 flashes that the throttle is in the rest position be fore switching on the scooter Count the number of flashes A controller fault is indicated Make sure 8 flashes the controller connections are secure The parking brakes have a bad connection Check the parking brake 9 flashes and motor
18. the battery pack and then connect the charger to an electrical outlet socket The indicator light is red when the power is on and the charger is not connected to the battery 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 advised 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 inju ry 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 intend ed to supply power to an extra low voltage electrical system or to charge dry cell batteries 3 Never charge a frozen battery 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 jewelry gt Battery Storage Before storage battery packs should be fully charged and should be recharged
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