standard user guide - Shoprider Mobility Scooters
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1. 6 GENERAL ADVICE 6 1 CONTROL THROUGH OBSTACLES The chances are that when you start really using your scooter you will meet some obstacles that will require some practice to drive through smoothly Here are some common obstacles with tips that will help master them quickly You will soon be in control through heavy doors up and down ramps up and over kerbs through grass gravel and up hills with surprising ease by following these tips 6 1 1 Control Through Doors Approach the door slowly If the door opens away from you hold the doorknob or bar in one hand and apply the power with the other hand If it is a self closing door you can go through allowing the door to close behind you If not just stop when you are clear of the 6 Shoprider Scooters User Guide door and push it closed If the door opens towards you hold the knob or bar with one hand and gently press on your left thumb lever and allow the gentle reverse power to do the work When the door is open wide enough push the forward lever and go ahead quickly leaving your hand on the door to keep it free of the scooter and letting go as you pass the doorjamb 6 1 2 Control on Ramps Many public buildings have ramps for scooters access Some have a turn in the middle and good cornering is required Having stopped while facing uphill starting up again simply requires that you apply forward power Going down any ramp or hill keep the speed adjustment dial set to Slow2. This will keep you in a safely controlled descent If you wish to stop completely simply release the thumb control lever 6 1 3 Control Over Grass Gravel and Hills The Shoprider scooter performs admirably in grass gravel and on hills However you must not exceed the guidelines set down in this guide Please refer to the safety precautions page 2 Safety must always come first If you are unsure about any situation avoid it Feel free to use your scooter on lawns or in park areas Packed gravel such as on drive ways or roads will present no problem Avoid long grass loose deep gravel as well as loosely packed sand Because of the power of your scooter you are able to climb steep hills but the maximum safe grade limit is 9 the reason for this is to ensure proper stability Try to avoid wet weather and wet surfaces rain or showers may cause electrical faults and wet surfaces can become slippery 6 2 PARKING IN PUBLIC If you need to park and leave the scooter simply remove your key This will keep the brake on and will make your scooter difficult to move It is best to leave it in sight of someone like a shop assistant who can watch it for you 7 MAINTENANCE 7 1 WHEELS AND TYRES All Shoprider Scooters have split rim wheels This allows any puncture to be repaired with ease 7 1 1 Changing Wheels and Tyres When changing a wheel remove the centre bolt and then remove the wheel Replace with new repaired wheel and re bol
3. may make it more susceptible to EMI 2 Shoprider Scooters User Guide 4 Adjustments 4 ADJUSTMENTS The Shoprider Scooter allows various adjustments to be made to suit the individuals requirements 4 1 SEAT SLIDE ADJUSTMENT A lever located on the side of the seat allows you to adjust your seat forward and back Simply lift the lever and move in the desired direction As soon as you release the lever the seat will lock in the new position you have selected 4 2 SEAT SWIVEL ADJUSTMENT Lift lever and rotate the seat around releasing the handle when finished The seat will lock into one of four positions on the seat mounting plate 4 3 SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Located on the main frame the tube receiving the seat has four height adjustment holes By the fitting of a steel pin supplied in any one of the holes 4 heights can be achieved 4 4 SEAT TENSION ADJUSTMENT The seat tension hand knob tightens on the main stem and takes out any possible side play ensuring that maximum stability is given 4 5 CAPTAIN SEAT BACK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT The backrest has on each side of its base an adjustment screw and lock nut These can be set to give the required angle up to a maximum of 12 The back is also provided with an adjustable head rest extension The back folds down on to the seat allowing the unit to be stored in a limited space 4 6 ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT On each side underneath you will find a knob By loosening this k
4. the O slowest and 10 fastest speed setting 5 1 2 Horn Button Press the yellow horn button to sound the horn 5 1 3 Thumb Lever Control Wig Wag This controls your speed and forward and reverse motion The right thumb lever moves the scooter forward and controls the speed The left thumb lever moves the scooter in reverse and also controls the speed When the lever is released you will stop gently and the electromagnetic brake will be applied 4 Shoprider Scooters User Guide 5 1 4 LED Battery Indicator These indicate the amount of charge you have in the batteries The number of bars lit shows the amount of charge left in your batteries The amount of charge will only show at its true level when the scooter is in drive WARNING Do not allow the bars to go out completely as the complete discharge of the batteries could cause them irreversible damage 5 1 5 Key Switch Insert the key and turn clockwise the LED bars will illuminate There is a 3 second delay while the controller checks its circuits before the thumb lever control can be operated Turn key anti clockwise to turn scooter off 5 1 6 Charging Socket Located on either Left or Right models vary side you will find the charging socket For recharging the batteries see 8 2 for battery charging 5 1 7 Lights Press the blue button to turn the light s on and press again to turn off 5 1 8 Hazard Lights Press the red button shaped like a triangle for t
5. 4 LED Battery Indicator 5 9 Troubleshooting 9 5 1 5 Kay SWC ind a 5 9 1 Circuit Breaker and Fuse 9 5 1 6 Charging Socket eee 5 9 2 If the Scooter does not run 9 ZEE sgj etree cocci a 5 10 Warranty Information 9 5 1 8 Hazard Lights iut 5 5 B aro ars 0 NN ER TIT 5 5 1 10 High Low Speed Switch 5 5 1 11 Free Wheeling Device 5 5 1 12 Anti Tip Wheels 5 Shoprider Scooters User Guide 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Shoprider Scooter This scooter is the ultimate combination of style and comfort and incorporates Shopriders latest innovative designs Your scooter has been designed to be easily manoeuvred within the smallest spaces both in and outdoors Direct drive rear wheels and electromechanical disk brakes provide a safe comfortable ride This Shoprider scooter is designed for persons with limited mobility This manual contains important information regarding the safe use of your scooter Please read it carefully before using the scooter and make sure you understand the instructions 2 FEATURES Tiller control head Head light Rear reflectors Side reflectors Adjustable width length and angle armrests Swivel seat Seat height adjustment US WN gt N O Shoprider Scooters User Guide 8 Adjustab
6. SHOPRIDER NEW ZEALAND MOBILITY SCOOTER USER S GUIDE CONTENTS page page TIN 1 SE an 6 rA 1 E 1 2 2 Basic DIVIN Gaerne pse ee 6 3 Safety Precautions 2 SS Ja MEM 6 A AS 3 5 3 2 REVERSING agi a 6 4 1 Seat Slide Adjustment 3 5 4 DIMOUNN n na 6 4 2 Seat Swivel Adjustment a 6 General Advice sss 6 4 3 Seat Height Adjustment 3 6 1 Control through Obstacles 6 4 4 Seat Tension Adjustment 3 6 1 1 Control through Doors 6 4 5 Captains Seat Back Angle Adjustment 3 5 1 2 Control on Ramp sees 7 4 6 Armrest Width Adjustment 3 6 1 3 Control over Grass Gravel and Hills 7 4 7 Armrest Angle Adjustment 4 6 2 Parking Irt PUDIIG au oerte ettet 7 4 8 Armrest Pad Length Adjustment 4 7 MANN sanna nan 7 4 9 Armrest Height Adjustment 4 7 1 Wheels and TYROS a a ra 7 4 10 Tiller Angle Adjustment 4 7 1 1 Changing Wheels and Tyres Z 5 Scooter Operation 4 7 1 2 Tyre Pressure 7 5 1 CONTOS ae anaran 4 7 2 L bicStlotia ca ite etatis tes toten adi 8 5 1 1 Speed Adjustment Dial 4 8 Batteries and Battery Charging 8 5 12 TRUTH 4 BA oaan 8 5 1 3 Thumb Lever Control Wig Wag 4 8 2 Battery Charging tette 8 5 1
7. e true discharge level displayed e When the scooter stops the battery level indicator may indicate full e An active user can use up to 30 of battery capacity or more per day e nactive users may only use 50 of battery capacity in a week e n both these instances the battery should be put on charge over night CAUTION Batteries should be kept fully charged at all times They must not be left in a discharged state if not used for some time 8 2 BATTERY CHARGING Charge the batteries completely 8 12 hours prior to first time use The batteries supplied with your scooter are specially designed and require an automatic battery charger which is supplied with the scooter All chargers are fitted with an electronic switch that terminates the charge when the batteries are fully charged To re charge your scooter follow the procedure below 1 Turn the key to the OFF position 2 Plug the charger into the wall socket making sure the switch is in the OFF position 3 Insert the battery charger interconnect three prong metal plug into the interconnect socket on the right side of the tiller at the top fig 5 1 6 4 Turn the power ON at the power outlet The RED light on the battery charger will let you know the power is ON the GREEN light will blink on and off to let you know the battery is now charging When the battery is fully charged the GREEN light will stay on 5 Everytime you use the scooter you should always put it on charge overnight l
8. eave it on charge overnight and turn the charger off in the morning This will make sure that your batteries are 10096 fully charged to get the best performance from your batteries CAUTION The charger is for indoor use only Do not expose to rain or spray Do not cover the battery charging vent Always ensure that the charging lead is in good condition and has not been damaged or stretched 8 Shoprider Scooters User Guide 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 9 Troubleshooting 9 1 CIRCUIT BREAKER AND FUSE Your scooter is fitted with controls that protect the electrical system from overloads If your scooter stops for no reason it may be due to the circuit breaker The circuit breaker can be located through a hole on the top of the rear chassis cover On rare occasions there may be an overload If this occurs the circuit breaker will pop out To reset turn the key to the OFF position press the circuit breaker button and then turn the key to the ON position 9 2 IF THE SCOOTER DOES NOT RUN e Check the key is in the ON position e Check the circuit breaker e Check all plugs and connectors are firmly fixed e Make sure that the battery adapter is disconnected from the charger plug e Make sure that the freewheeling device is in the run position e Make sure that the batteries are fully charged If the free wheel device has been operated with the scooter left switched on then the scooter will not operate until the ignition key has been swi
9. he front and rear hazard lights to operate 5 1 9 Indicators on deluxe models A black switch works the indicators left or right when moved sideways 5 1 10 High Low Speed on deluxe models This black switch offers a low speed or high speed range with a flick of the switch 5 1 Controls 5 1 11 Free Wheeling Device Located on either left or right side of the scooter depending on the model number of the scooter easy to locate as it has a red handle lever To freewheel the scooter push down the lever To engage the motor again simply pull the lever up In freewheel mode the speed control will not move the scooter and the scooter will not operate WARNING Always re engage the free wheeling device after use Failure to do so may result in injury Do not sit on the scooter while in freewheel mode 5 1 12 Anti Tip Wheels These wheels are located on the rear frame of the scooter Shoprider Scooters User Guide 5 5 2 MOUNTING For your first sessions be sure that you and the scooter are on a level surface Put the key in its slot but leave it turned off Grip the hand lever located at the right hand side of the seat and pull the lever up This will release the seat from its set location The seat has four fixing points and when rotating the seat after release from one of its locations the spring loaded catch will lock into your required position Seat yourself and swing the seat to face the handlebars Make sure you are st
10. le angle fold down detachable seat 9 Foot rest 10 Tiller steering column and steering wheel angle adjustment 11 Front bumper 12 Detachable basket 13 Battery charging plug left or right side 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS e Do not drink alcohol and drive e Do not drink eat or use a mobile phone while riding e Do not carry passengers e Do not exceed any incline over 9 e Do not turn on steep inclines e Do not proceed on any incline that has oil ice or other slippery substances e Proceed carefully when on any incline always lean forward e Do not operate scooter without anti tip wheels attached doing so could cause injury e Do not turn suddenly at full speed e Do not mount or dismount the scooter unless the brake is engaged and the key is off e Do not switch off the scooter while the scooter is moving e Do not ride the scooter where you cannot safely walk e g soft dirt sand deep grass loose gravel e Always proceed carefully while riding on uneven surfaces e Do not ride the scooter on roads streets or motorways e Remember to observe all rules and regulations of other pedestrians e Do not attempt to climb over kerbs greater than 2 inches bcm For kerbs under 2 inches always approach slowly and at 90 to the kerb e Do not reverse the scooter unless the speed dial is set low e Always stop fully before changing direction forward or reverse e Always keep your feet on the platform when riding e Do not use parts or access
11. nob you are able to adjust the armrests to whatever width you desire The armrests can be removed for transporting the scooter but must be fitted when using the scooter Shoprider Scooters User Guide 3 4 7 ARMREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Pull up on the end of the armrests and they will flip back up allowing easy transfer in and out of the seat Under the armrests on some models there is a bolt and lock nut that can be adjusted up down to change the angle of the armrests 4 8 ARMREST PAD LENGTH ADJUSTMENT Located under each armrests is a hand knob By turning anti clockwise to release the armrest can be extended and reset in position by re tightening the hand knob 4 9 ARMREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Below the rear of the armrest on the down supporting tube there is a screw and locknut that allow for adjustment On some models two Allen screws prevent any loose play 4 10 TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT On the left side at the base of the tiller is a red release lever Push the lever to adjust the tiller angle to one of the pre set positions Pull the lever back to lock in position On the Shoprider TE 889XLSN the release lever is situated on the right side near the top of the tiller Push down on the lever to adjust the position and lift the lever to lock in place 5 SCOOTER OPERATION 5 1 CONTROLS 5 1 Controls 5 1 1 Speed Adjustment Dial This allows you to select your desired top speed The dial can be set anywhere between
12. ories that are not authorised by Shoprider NZ e Do not connect any medical device to the scooter battery doing so could cause injury e Do not exceed the suggested user weight limit doing so could cause injury and invalidate the warranty e Make sure the tiller and seat are properly adjusted failure to do so could cause personal injury e Do not sit on your scooter while the scooter is being transported in a vehicle doing so could cause injury e Do no use the scooter as a commercial delivery vehicle e g for delivery of leaflet newspapers etc e Do not use the scooter in the rain in the shower or in any wet environment direct exposure to wet can cause rust and failure of the electronics Shoprider Shoprider NZ Ltd are not responsible for any damage or injury caused due to improper or unsafe use of their scooters EMI Warning Shoprider scooters may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference EMI which is a kind of interfering electromagnetic energy EM emitted from sources such as radio stations TV stations amateur radio HAM transmitters two way radio and cellular phones Do not operate hand held transceivers transmitters receivers such as citizens band CB radios or turn on personal communication devices such as cellular phones while the scooter is turned on Be aware of nearby transmitters such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid getting close to them Adding accessories or components or modifying the scooter
13. raight 5 3 BASIC DRIVING Make sure you are properly seated on the scooter 2 Turn the Speed Adjustment Dial fig 5 1 1 to slow 3 Turn key fig 5 1 5 to the ON position 4 Press the right thumb control fig 5 1 3 to start in a forward motion You will very gently accelerate 5 Releasing the lever will automatically apply the brake and you will gently stop Practice these basic functions until you get used to them 5 3 1 Steering Steering the scooter is easy and natural Just be sure to remember to give wide clearance when turning so that the rear wheels clear any obstacle If you must steer in a tight spot such as entering a doorway or when turning around stop turn the handlebars to where you want to go then apply power gently This will make the scooter turn very sharply but it will still go gently and with complete stability 5 3 2 Reversing Reversing the scooter requires greater attention Turn your Speed Adjustment Dial to slow before you reverse fig 5 1 1 Push the left Thumb Lever Control Remember to turn your steering column before applying power Steer wide of all corners and obstacles 5 4 DISMOUNTING Before dismounting ALWAYS turn key to the OFF position 1 Locate the seat lever and pull the lever up 2 Swing the seat away ensuring it locks into position and ease onto your feet CAUTION If you require steadying when mounting or dismounting the scooter use the armrests rather than the front tiller
14. t the centre bolt to the hub When changing a tyre you must deflate the tyre Remove the centre bolt and the four lock nut bolts after deflation to split the wheel 7 1 2 Tyre Pressure The recommended tyre pressures are Front 25 psi and Rear 30 psi The tyre pressure must not exceed 50 psi psi 2 pounds per square inch Tyre pressures should be checked regularly CAUTION On the tyre itself it states that maximum tyre pressure is 50 psi Please note that this is the maximum tyre pressure and the tyres should never be inflated to this pressure Shoprider Scooters User Guide 7 7 2 LUBRICATION At six month intervals you should lubricate the following parts with a light oil or similar lubricant e Seat pivot post e Seat release lever pinion e Wheel bearings e Axle of scooter CAUTION Do not use WD40 to lubricate parts Do not lubricate transaxle gear box In the event of any difficulties please consult your provider 8 BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGING 8 1 BATTERIES The Shoprider Scooters are supplied with two sealed lead acid or gel maintenance free batteries These are fitted under the seat in the centre of the scooter For easy handling Velcro carrying straps are provided to assist in fitting or removal The range of the batteries can be affected by temperature terrain battery condition weight of user etc The battery level indicator is only a guide and is most effective when the scooter is moving only then is th
15. tched off then on again If after checking these points your scooter is still not running please contact your nearest authorised dealer 10 WARRANTY INFORMATION The Shoprider Scooter carries the following warranty against defects in materials 1 Chassis for a period of five years 2 All components of the unit for a period of 18 months excluding batteries tyres tubes and fuses 3 Batteries are covered by the battery manufacturers warranty Misuse of the scooter operation not in accordance with the owners manual exceeding the load capacity or performance specification and modifications to the scooter by anyone without approval by Shoprider NZ will void the warranty Warranty only applies to the original purchaser Copy the following information from your dealer for future reference Model No Serial No Charger Type amp No Serial number located Battery type amp No on the rear chassis rail Your Shoprider Dealer Shoprider Scooters User Guide 9 108 Sawyers Arms Rd Papanui Christchurch New Zealand Freephone 0800 220 110 Fax 64 3 354 4356 Email freedom shoprider co nz Your Shoprider Dealer
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