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1. LLC eN 7 ve Active Systems Ltd Z gt Toll Free 800 944 1997 Phone 239 278 5054 Fax 239 278 1431 EC Authorized Representative 6410 Arc Way Suite A Medical Specialities Ltd Fort Myers FL 33966 Blackburn BB2 4HT UK www evrider com info evrider com EasyTravel ET1B User s Manual Rev 0708 242. 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 brake will be applied automatically To operate in reverse pull the left side of the hand control lever towards you Fig 10 2 Figure 10 EasyTravel ET1B User s Manual Rev 0708 11 5 5 Safety considerations when driving your EasyTravel Q 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 LY When approaching ditches bumps or similar obstacles reduce speed as necessary Oh Do not operate EasyTravel 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 EasyTravel the armrest can be lifted see Fig 10A a 4 5 7 Batteries Figure 10 A Battery information The EasyTravel is designed to use sealed lead acid maintenance free 12V batteries Always turn your EasyTravel OFF before removing and installing batter ies 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 wh
3. 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 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 ET1B 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 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 p
4. lock release triggers 13 Unfolded frame lock release pin 4 Controller cover 14 Utility basket holding capacity 5 Charging socket Fig 1A 20lbs 9kg 6 Front drive wheels 15 Charger and connecting cables 7 Foot platform Fig 1B 8 Seat shell 16 Control Panel 9 Seat cushions 17 Freewheel switch Figure 1 EasyTravel ET1B User s Manual Rev 0708 5 Figure 1A Figure 1B 3 2 Control Panel Figure 2 Ore ONS Switch Hand control lever right and left Speed adjusting knob Indicator light LED Battery gauge Hand grips Figure 2 EasyTravel Optional Accessories Extra battery pack BELL If the user requires an audible warning device a standard bicycle bell can be attached to the handlebar EasyTravel ET1B User s Manual Rev 0708 6 4 ASSEMBLY AND FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 4 1 Assembling your EasyTravel Unfolding Rear Frame Pull on the folded frame lock pin ring Fig 4 1 to release the foot platform and unfold 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 position Figure 4 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 detach position Connecting the Fron
5. G Do not attempt to repair or service the EasyTravel or any of its components as this will void your warranty SERVICE AND REPAIR CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER EasyTravel ET1B 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 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 EasyTravel as shipped with no further modification has an immunity
6. There is Power Mobility And then there s POWERFUL MOBILITY User s Manual Call 1 800 944 1997 or visit us at www evrider com USER S MANUAL Table of contents Page 1 Introduction 4 2 Safety 4 3 System Components 5 4 Assembly and Folding Instructions 7 5 Operating Your EasyTravel 10 6 Moving and Transporting Your EasyTravel 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 EasyTravel ET1B User s Manual Rev 0708 1 INTRODUCTION The EasyTravel is a Class A Electrically powered scooter It is intended to be used by individuals that are able to walk but suffer from mild mobility limi tations The user must have sufficient arm and leg strength to get on and off the EasyTravel alone and to safely steer under all driving conditions The EasyTravel is intended for indoor and restricted outdoor use on pave ments or paved footpaths only during daylight hours The EasyTravel 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 we recommend caution as you prac
7. en 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 is not in use Battery Recharging Instructions To recharge turn off EasyTravel It is possible to either charge the battery while connected on the EasyTravel see instruction 1 below or directly instruction 2 EasyTravel ET1B User s Manual Rev 0708 12 1 Plug the charging connector into the EasyTravel 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 jury 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 volta
8. flashes driving this may be because the battery charger is connected rapidly A throttle fault is indicated Make sure h ae me ee namaen 7 flashes that the throttle is in the rest position be fore switching on the scooter A controller fault is indicated Make sure s flashes the controller connections are secure The parking brakes have a bad 9 flashes 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 10 flashes by a poor battery connection Check the battery packs and controller connections EasyTravel ET1B User s Manual Rev 0708 22 11 DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING Q The packing material must be separated to plastic and pa per cardboard components and submitted to authorized recycling lo cations QO The EasyTravel device consists of electronic components cables plastic parts steel and aluminium frame and adapter parts Do not discard of any components to normal garbage facilities When EasyTravel is no longer operational it is to be dismantled and sepa rated into above material groups and submitted to authorized recy cling facilities 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 A
9. ge 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 jewellery gt A 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 PE Storage temperature range 20 C 4 F to 40 C 104 Charging temperature range 0 C 32 F to 40 C 104 C 1 F F Operating temperature range 20 C 4 F to 50 F 1229F EasyTravel ET1B Users Manual Rev 0708 13 WARNING Store batteries in the correct position See Fig 14 Figure 14 Battery Replacement and Disposal The EasyTravel battery pack contains two 12V maintenance free batter ies 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 i
10. h Charging time 7 10 hours Max admissible slope 6 10 Max negotiable curb 5cm 2 height Range approx Standard battery 6 5 8 km 4 5 Miles Jumbo battery 11 13 km 6 5 8 Miles Tires Flat free PU 200 x 50 57 X 104 X 86 cm 22 X41 X34 Weights 12 9 Kg 28 5 Lb Front column without 8 6 Kg 19 Lb battery Battery Pack Standard 6 5 Kg 14 5 Lb Jumbo 9 2 Kg 20 2 Lb Total weight 28 Kg 62 Lb Maximum users weight 114 Kg 250 Ib The actual range depends on the operation conditions and the load EasyTravel ET1B User s Manual Rev 0708 23 WARRANTY The warranty period for the EasyTravel is twelve months and covers faulty materials and workmanship consumables not covered tyres upholstery lamp bulbs plastic coverings and batteries Worn parts damaged as a result of excessive loading improper handling intentional damage or unauthorized maintenance or modification are not covered by the warranty For safety and for warranty assurance reasons any modifications and repair of the EasyTravel or its components must be performed exclusively by au thorized personnel and exclusively with original spare parts The EasyTravel and its accessories have been designed manufactured and tested in accordance with the specification of the following DIRECTIVE Medical devices 93 42 EEC C D Manufactured by Distributed by h lt T Z O R A EV RIDER
11. lace 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 components in car trunk as shown in figure 13 Figure 11 Rev 0708 15 7 HELPFUL HINTS FOR EVERYDAY USE Before using your EasyTravel take the following precautions e Ensure that the front column and rear frame are locked together e Ensure that the rear frame is locked open Speed Controls Always operate your EasyTravel at a reasonable speed for both your per sonal safety and others Stopping Dynamic braking will gradually bring your EasyTravel to a stop when hand control lever is released Ramps and Inclines Lean forward and carefully manoeuvre your EasyTravel up a ramp or incline Be aware that not all ramps are constructed according to Government stan dards 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 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 ro
12. layers 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 scooter s movement and braking Therefore the warnings listed below are recommended to pre vent possible interference with the control system of your EasyTravel EasyTravel ET1B 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 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 is turned ON Be aware of nearby transmitters such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid coming close
13. ller 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 ET1B User s Manual Rev 0708 16 8 GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTIONS Minimum maintenance should prevent unnecessary repairs Keep Your EasyTravel 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 in the rain or in excessively humid locations Daily Checks With the EasyTravel 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 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 should not move and the LED on the panel should flash If the EasyTravel does move do not use your EasyTravel 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 Q Switch the EasyTravel on Move the control lever on
14. ly slightly in the forward direction until you hear a click when the brake disengages The EasyTravel should start to move forwards slowly Immediately release the throttle You must be able to hear a click when the brake engages back within a few seconds LI Repeat the test in the reverse direction If you do not hear the brake operating or the EasyTravel does not move slowly in the expected direction do not use your EasyTravel Contact your authorized dealer EasyTravel ET1B User s 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 Q 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 are provided with two overload protec tion fuses Replacement of the fuses is only permitted to an authorized tech nician Both fuses are commercially available automotive blade type Location of the fuses Q Battery Pack fuse 20A Within Battery pack Q Control circuit fuse 1A Underneath controller cover NOTE Fuses of a different rating should not be used WARNIN
15. o the HI position your EasyTravel 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 drivers and for operating indoors Figure 9 5 2 Battery indicator Light Fig 9 4 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 Level Indicator Fig 9 5 shows the charge that is left EasyTravel ET1B User s Manual Rev 0708 10 Q Indicator light flashes rapidly This indicates that there is a fault Please follow the following procedure 1 Switch off the EasyTravel 2 Make sure that the EasyTravel is not in the FREEWHEEL posi tion Make sure that the charger is not connected to the EasyTravel 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 on again and check the indicator light If it flashes rapidly again switch off and do not operate Contact your service agent 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
16. ravel 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 Entry Exit position and push forward away from seat to fold Step 3 platform upwards 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 Figure 7 place and hold EasyTravel in folded position Unfolding the EasyTravel Step 1 Pull on the frame lock pin ring Fig 8 1 to release platform and rest Step 2 Step 3 EasyTravel ET1B User s Manual front wheels on floor Pull the seat backrest and lift it upright Fig 8 2 Grasp top of seat backrest Fig 8 3 and pull column lock triggers Fig 8 4 to release column from platform Pull outwards to unfold EasyTravel until Figure 8 platform and column lock into the operating position Rev 0708 9 5 OPERATING YOUR EasyTravel 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 ON or OFF NOTE Turn your EasyTravel switch to the OFF position when not in use in order to conserve battery power and prevent unintentional operation The top speed may be adjusted by turning the Speed adjusting knob fig 9 3 By turning the knob t
17. t Column to the Rear Frame Position the column in the detach position 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 holding the front column Figure 5 hand grip as shown in Fig 5 EasyTravel ET1B 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 adjust column to the rear most position 2 For getting in and out of the EasyTravel 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 adjusting the column to the 3 Detach position Figure 6 detach position CAUTION When getting in and out of the EasyTravel seat step only on CENTER of foot platform DO NOT STEP ON SIDE OF FOOT PLATFORM to avoid tipping the EasyTravel NOTE The rear frame when folded can be lifted by the handles Fig 4 4 EasyTravel ET1B User s Manual Rev 0708 8 4 2 Folding and Unfolding your EasyTravel Folding the EasyT
18. t on cardboard newspaper or surfaces that cannot be damaged by acid fumes or liquid from the bat tery 6 MOVING AND TRANSPORTING YOUR EasyTravel 6 1 Moving Your EasyTravel in Freewheel Mode when unfolded The Freewheel switch Fig 1 17 is used for releasing the brake and moving the EasyTravel without operating the motor Before activating make sure your EasyTravel is switched on Turn Freewheel switch to the freewheel position and push or pull the EasyTravel 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 The EasyTravel is fitted with an electromagnetic breaking mechanism WARNING The Freewheel switch should never be engaged on a slope CAUTION The seat back must remain in the upright position EasyTravel ET1B User s Manual Rev 0708 14 EasyTravel ET1B User s Manual 6 2 Walking your EasyTravel in the folded position The folded EasyTravel may be pulled along suitcase style The battery should be carried separately Fig 11 or in the utility basket See folding instructions on page 8 6 3 Transporting Your EasyTravel Quickly And Easily Your EasyTravel can be disassembled and transported in most car trunks When disassembling for transportation or storage 1 Disconnect battery pack and p
19. tice operating the unit in various situations Keep the speed at a reduced level until you are comfortable controlling the scooter Follow the safety tips and in structions 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 safely The EasyTravel 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 3 Do not mount or dismount the EasyTravel unless it has come to a full stop and is turned off 4 Do not 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 EasyTravel ET1B User s Manual Rev 0708 4 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 and transfer yourself to a vehicle seat 3 SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND DETAILS 3 1 EasyTravel parts Figure 1 1 Battery pack detachable 11 Rear wheel 2 Front column detachable 12 Folded frame lock release pin 3 Column
20. to them If unintended movement or brake release occurs turn your EasyTravel power switch OFF as soon as it is safe to do so Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying your EasyTravel may make it more susceptible to EMI Note There is no easy way to evaluate their effect on the overall immunity of your Easy Travel Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to your Au thorized EasyTravel dealer or service centre and note whether there is a source of EMI nearby EasyTravel ET1B User s 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 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 f connection 4 flashes Freewheel is engaged The EasyTravel 5 flashes Not used does not function the Battery Status indicator flashes The controller is being inhibited from 6
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