User Manual
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1. The plastic parts and the upholstery of the seats and the tires can be cleaned with a car shampoo when necessary The car shampoo can be purchased at most car accessory stores and gas stations A car shampoo has the advantage of not leaving streaks and stripes after cleaning It is ok to use an ordinary household cleaning agent however the results may be less ATTENTION Never use any organic solvents such as paint thinner white spirit or alcohol or aggressive agents such as chloride ammonia or abrasive cleaners when cleaning Doing so may cause permanent damage or disfiguration to the components of the Caddy Use the car shampoo as indicated on the label use a kitchen cloth or sponge Wring it out well before after wetting so no water is dripping from the cloth or sponge 53 Caddy ATTENTION Don t use excessive amounts of water when cleaning especially around the tiller where most of the electronics are located and around the batteries in the back Electronics and water don t mix Never use a high pressure cleaner or hose to clean the Caddy ATTENTION If you suspect that water may have penetrated the electronic parts of the scooter do not switch the scooter ON put it away in a warm and dry place and wait a minimum of 12 hours to let the water dry before using the scooter again PU tires The condition of wear of the PU tires needs to be checked regularly The throttle levers Every month check the operation2. adapter optional With the external charger adapter you can charge the batteries while they are taken off the scooter You may need this adapter if there is no mains connection for the charger in the area where you park your Caddy You may also need it when you buy an extra set of batteries for the Caddy to extend the range while on a trip Before charging the batteries with the external charger adapter you need to remove the batteries as described 4 4 Place the batteries on the charging rack 47 Caddy e Connect the charger plug to the charging socket of the rack e Connect the power lead of the charger to a wall socket e Continue by following the instructions in 6 1 ATTENTION When the charging rack is used for charging the batteries battery discharge indicator on the scooter does not automatically reset to full 4 lights lit To reset the battery discharge indicator after you installed the batteries as described in 2 4 you should turn the Caddy ON using the key switch Now wait for at least 2 minutes without operating the Caddy and the battery discharge indicator will reset to full 7 TROUBLESHOOTING There are a number of small problems and malfunctions that can easily be fixed by yourself using this guide If you cannot solve the problem always call your AFIKIM dealer and ask for service Do not open any of the parts of the Caddy to attempt repairs by yourself this is a specialized job Small re
3. charged 0 to 25 ATTENTION The battery discharge indication will be reset to four lit lights after the batteries have been charged fully When the external charge adapter available as an optional extra is used to charge the batteries while they are taken off the scooter the battery discharge indicator will not reset automatically In order to reset the battery discharge indicator to four lit lights turn on the Caddy using the key switch and wait for 2 minutes without driving the scooter We advise you to recharge your batteries every night when you use the Caddy daily Figure 12 34 Caddy 3 8 Pushing the Caddy the freewheel function There may be some situations when you want to be able to push the Caddy for instance when the batteries are fully discharged or when a problem occurs The Caddy is equipped standard with an electro magnetic parking brake This brake engages automatically when you release the throttle handle and is intended to prevent the scooter from running down an incline when you stop or park The parking brake is always engaged when the key switch is in the OFF position or when the throttle handle is not depressed See figure 13 in order to disengage the parking brake twist the parking brake release knob 1 clockwise 2 to the end position To indicate your Caddy is in an unsafe state the horn will sound uninterrupted while the parking brake is released and the scooter is turned ON
4. of the throttle levers please follow these steps to do so sure the scooter is OFF key switch Squeeze the throttle handle to its far most position now release it It should jump back to the neutral position Repeat this test twice for both drive directions forward reverse The assembly Every 6 months check the assembly of the scooter as described in 2 7 Parking brake Check your parking brake every 6 months check the operation and the condition of the brake ATTENTION Disregarding above instructions may lead to dangerous situations for the user of the vehicle 54 Caddy ATTENTION Disregarding above instructions means all warranty will be void and the product liability of the manufacturer will be drastically reduced The person making the changes to the programming of the controller will be held liable for the consequences of the changes made 9 The type plate The Caddy type plate is located on the inside of the tiller as indicated in figure 25 Do not remove this label Make sure it is readable the label identifies the vehicle in case of warranty and the legal obligation of tracking and tracing the product in case of a factory recall Figure 25 55 Caddy 11 CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 17 02 2002 We AFIKIM ELECTRIC VEHICLES LOCATED IN kibbutz Afikim Israel Manufacturers Electric Powered Vehicles for elderly and physically challenged As detailed her
5. of vehicles and also markets different types of electric vehicles for a wide range of applications and needs The Caddy scooter was developed especially for use in and around the house and to be taken along for trips For this purpose the scooter can be folded and disassembled easily and the separate parts can be handled with ease Please read this manual carefully before you start using the product you will find there are many useful hints and instructions Please give extra attention to reading the safety warnings This manual will help you enjoy using your purchase safely and for a long time ATTENTION Give special attention to the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 3 read them carefully and please study them again from time to time No vehicle can be used without risk risk both to yourself as the user as well as to others This electric vehicle comes with some quite specific risk that you should be aware of before using the product 1 1 General information e The Caddy complies with the current European Union standards for this type of vehicle They are formulated in the standard EN12184 April 1999 e The status of the scooter in the traffic laws and regulations will differ from one country to the next Make sure you know the laws and regulations in the country you live in and act accordingly Caddy e The maximum speed of the Caddy is 6 Km h 4 mph It possible to have your dealer adjust the drive electronics of the scoote
6. 5 8 Ah 5h Size LxWxH mm 181x76x167 Weight 6 7 Kg each Battery charger 220 230V 24 Volt Maximum charger current RMS 2 Amp Charging time to 80 charge 8 hours Charging time to full charge 12 hours Data depending on charger used 1 2 7 General specifications Seat width 480 mm 19 inch Backrest height 420 mm 16 inch Seat depth 410 mm 16 inch Seat height from scooter platform 440 mm 17 inch 1 2 8 Options and accessories e Seat belt for additional stability e for front e External charger adapter for charging batteries not mounted to the scooter e battery charger for connecting to the cigarette lighter contact in the car Afikim Electric Vehicles has a policy of constant product improvement As a consequence of this specifications may change without prior notice The documentation may not represent the actual product in some details Caddy 1 3 Safety instructions 1 3 1 Stability and slopes e The maximum safe slope for the Caddy scooter is 3 This is the maximum slope where you can turn and manoeuvre safely with the scooter without compromising the stability of the vehicle e f you have any doubts about safety of the angle of the slope try to find another route If this is not possible for any reason try to avoid making sudden movements accelerating or braking and always drive straight up Never attempt to turn on a slope Lean fo
7. Caddy User Manual Designed and manufactured by G AFIKIM Caddy 1 INTRODUCTION ad inai Puido fdata dinni 3 1 1 General 3 1 2 Technical Specifications 5 1 3 Safety 1 9 2 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 15 3 OPERATION AND USE OF THE 26 4 DISASSEMBLING FOR TRANSPORT IN 37 5 TRANSPORTING THE CADDY INACARAND STORING THE CADDY 42 6 CHARGING THE BATTERIES 45 7 5 1 48 8 SMALL MAINTENANCE AND PERIODIC CHECKS 53 11 EC DECLARATION OF 56 Caddy 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Caddy transportable foldable scooter by Afikim Electric Vehicles The Caddy Scooter has been developed especially for those people with mobility problems Mobility problems are generally problems with walking or with the stamina Afikim Electric Vehicles has many years experience with the development of these kinds
8. In this state the scooter drive system is switched OFF and you can t operate the Caddy You can now push the scooter After pushing the scooter always return the brake release knob 1 to the original position You may find that pushing the Caddy is heavier with the system switched ON if you switch the drive system OFF using the key switch you will find pushing is much easier This is a normal phenomenon ATTENTION Never use the parking brake release knob while you are on a slope or an incline this may cause you to run down the slope uncontrollably and without means to stop the scooter The Caddy is equipped with an emergency brake system that slows down the scooter when rolling downhill with the parking brake released even when there are no batteries installed ATTENTION When this situation occurs the free wheel knob should be returned to the drive position immediately 35 AN Figure 13 Caddy 4 DISASSEMBLING the Caddy 4 1 Folding the Seat To fold the Caddy seat lift the seat few centimetres upward until the seat locking mechanism released Than continue folding the seat by pushing the seat back forward and downward as shown in figures 14a 14b 14c To release seat locking Lift the seat few centimeters upward figure 14a 4 2 Removing the tiller from the frame Removing the tiller from the frame is done
9. ack lifting some of the heavier parts out of the box Put all parts on the floor and put the empty box away you should find the following parts see figure 1 The frame The tiller The rear basket Two batteries Two rear wheels A battery charger This manual Caddy b Tiller f Charger Figure 1 2 2 Mounting the rear wheels The rear wheels e in figure 1 are to be assembled onto the frame a in figure 1 See figure 2 The rear wheel 1 is assembled by means of a so called quick release axle 2 into the wheel mount 3 of the frame 4 In order to be able to assemble and disassemble the quick release axle you need to press the button underneath the rubber cover 5 in the centre of the wheel Take the rear wheel in your hand as shown in figure 2 Grip the wheel 1 with your fingers through the spokes and depress the button under the rubber cover 5 at the centre of the wheel with your thumb 17 Caddy Lift the frame 4 using your other hand and fully insert the quick release axle 2 into the Wheel mount 3 of the frame release the button Check if the quick release axle is locked by pulling on the wheel Mount the other wheel the same way Figure 2 2 3 Fixing the tiller to the frame The tiller b in figure 1 must be fixed to the frame a in figure 1 Refer to figure 3 The frame bushing 1 is inserted onto the tiller tapered block 2 It is als
10. charging of the batteries is ready 45 e When the charging is ready first take the power lead from the wall socket before you disconnect the charger plug 1 from the charging point 3 on the scooter Figure 21 6 2 Attention points when charging e While the charger plug 1 is inserted in the charging socket of your Caddy you can not drive the scooter 46 Caddy The safety system of the Caddy prevents you from driving with the charger connected There is no need to disconnect the charger from the scooter immediately after the charging process is completed however don t leave the charger connected to your scooter for longer than two weeks Under ideal circumstances the batteries will not loose their charge for a period of about 6 months Please take into account that under most circumstances the batteries will gradually loose their charge over time even when the scooter is not used When you intend not to use the Caddy for a longer period of time it is recommended to fully charge the batteries for 12 hours prior to storing the scooter The batteries will age and gradually loose their capacity usually noticeable after about two years You will notice it because the batteries will be empty faster than usual There will be a point where you need to replace the batteries always contact your AFIKIM dealer and use AFIKIM approved batteries for replacement 6 3 The external charger
11. e retaining spring for the tiller in place and are the wheels locked in place e Check without turning the scooter ON if the throttle levers move freely and return to the middle position when you depress and release them ATTENTION On delivery the batteries are only partially charged Do not operate the Caddy scooter until the batteries have been charged for at least 8 hours Deep discharging and exhausting the batteries can cause damage to the batteries See chapter 5 for instructions on charging batteries Figure 8 25 Caddy 3 OPERATION AND USE OF THE CADDY ATTENTION BEFORE OPERATING THE CADDY ALWAYS READ THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN 1 3 3 1 Seating into the Caddy To make the Seating into the Caddy easier you may use the follow actions 3 11 Tilting the handlebar forward and backward To tilt the handlebar 1 forward pull the lever 2 up as shown in figure 9 than push the handlebar 1 forward while keep pulling the lever 2 up When you like the handlebar 1 to be fixed and secured again just leave the lever 2 at the desired position and it will snap and be secured at nearest groove After seating down into the seat you should return the handlebar 1 to driving position by doing the same pull the lever 2 up then pull the handlebar 1 backward while Keep pulling the lever 2 up and leave the lever 2 at the desired position to suit your comfort 26 Caddy figure 9 An
12. eadlight For extra safety and comfort the Caddy is equipped with a headlight The headlight is intended to improve your visibility under dark circumstances ATTENTION The headlight on the Caddy does not comply with international road and traffic regulations the Caddy was not designed to be used on the main road See figure 12 To switch the headlight ON and OFF use the red switch 1 on the right hand side of dashboard close to the handle 3 6 The Caddy horn The Caddy is equipped with a horn beeper this is used to alert others to your presence Use the horn only for your own safety and that of others Please be aware that unnecessary use of the horn may cause aggravation with others See figure 12 To use the horn press the horn button 2 if you release the button the horn will stop sounding 3 7 The battery discharge indication See figure 12 The battery discharge indication 3 is part of the dashboard of your Caddy scooter It consists of four rectangular lights the light for the ON position is not part of the battery discharge indication When all four lights are lit the batteries are full or almost full when only one light is lit the batteries are close to being discharged ATTENTION Never start a trip with discharged or semi discharged batteries 33 Caddy Here is an indication discharge percentages 4 lights charged 75 to 100 3 lights charged 50 to 75 2 lights charged 25 to 50 1 light
13. eeze the throttle lever The further you squeeze it the faster you go To stop simple release the throttle lever the throttle lever will return to the neutral position and the Caddy will come to controlled stop by using the motor brake ATTENTION You may notice the following things which are normal and are part of the standard safety system of the Caddy You may experience a delay between squeezing the throttle lever and the scooter actually moving This is a safety feature preventing the scooter from moving when you accidentally touch the throttle levers A clicking sound may be heard when you squeeze the throttle This is caused by the releas of the Electromagnetic parking brake When you do not operate the throttle the parking brake is always engaged 30 Caddy 3 3 Speed control of the Caddy One way to control the speed of the Caddy is by squeezing the throttle handles The more you squeeze the faster you will drive Another way to limit the speed is by means of the speed selector switch 1 see figure 11 e The Caddy has two speed settings The high speed setting indicated by the hare 2 on the speed selector switch 1 sets the Caddy to a maximum speed of 6 km h 4 mph If the switch is in this position the green light should light up see figure 11 e The slow speed setting indicated by the turtle 3 on the speed selector switch sets the Caddy to a maximum speed of 4 km h 2 5 mph In this position the gre
14. en light on the switch is OFF See figure11 The slow speed setting is used indoors and in confined spaces or for instance when you are driving among a crowd of pedestrians In all other situations you can use the high speed setting ATTENTION During the first use it may be wise to use the slow speed setting while you get used to controlling the scooter This way both you and your environment are at less risk e When driving downhill always use the low speed setting e When driving uphill always use the high speed setting e When driving over obstacles always use the high speed setting 3 4 Emergency stopping In case of an emergency you may need to stop the Caddy very quickly The way to do this is by reversing the driving direction with the throttle lever by releasing the right forward hand side and squeezing the left reverse 31 Caddy ATTENTION This method of stopping the scooter will cause a very abrupt stop this may cause you to loose your balance and injure yourself It may also cause damage to the drive system of the Caddy ONLY USE THIS METHOD OF STOPPING IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Emergency stopping when the scooter rolls downhill with the parking brake released The Caddy is equipped with an emergency brake system that slows down the scooter when rolling downhill with the parking brake released even when there are no batteries installed Figure 11 32 Caddy 3 5 The Caddy h
15. eunder that are place in European market Declares that our products conforms and meets the essential requirements set out in Annex I of the Medical device Directive EEC 93 42EEC The product approved by TNO in accordance the safety standard of EN 12184 Product CADDY Model CA 1 With in those requirement we prepared the required technical documentation put into place corrective action and vigilance procedures and have appointed MEDES Ltd POB 231 From Stanmore Middlesex HA7 4YA England Tel Fax 44 181 95409964 To act as our Authorized Representative in the European Community and register us with the competent authorities in England The Afikim Electric Vehicles Ref Registration Number with the Competent Authority UK is CA007430 By MEDICAL DEVICE AGENCY London SEI 6TQ Tel 02079728000 mail medical devices gov uk Signature aim Bachar Full name Efraim Bachar Date 17 02 2003 AFIKIM ELECTRIC VEHICLES KIBBUTZ AFIKIM 15148 ISRAEL 56 Distributed by AFIKIM ELECTRIC VEHICLES Kibbutz Afikim 15148 Israel Tel 972 4 6754814 Fax 972 4 6751456 Email mainbox afiscooters com www afiscooters com P N PRCA001
16. g the scooter of the danger of pinching your e When the seat is folded forward and down to the frame there is risk of pinching your fingers between the base of the seat base and the backrest and as well between the seat base and the e When folding down the tiller there is risk of pinching your fingers between the tiller and the motor cover e Please be aware of these problems Caddy 1 3 6 General warnings e DANGER OF SUFFOCATION Never allow children to play with the plastic bags the scooter is packaged in The bags are big enough for a child to crawl into children are in real danger of suffocating from lack of oxygen when this happens e DANGER OF INJURY Never allow children to play with the carton board boxes without adult supervision The large boxes are very inviting for children to play with but can easily fall over with a child inside causing head injuries or other There is also a danger of suffocation from lack of oxygen when a child gets inside the box e Read before you operate the scooter these instructions for use carefully Please also follow the instructions e aware that by using the scooter you may cause injury to others for this reason always use the slow driving position tortoise position when there are many people around an drive carefully e Do not put yourself in dangerous situations make sure you can call for help when you need it e Try to estimate the distance
17. ill put the vehicle in potentially unsafe state for instance when you are at the top of a slope When you are on the scooter at the top of an incline or slope always make sure the parking brake is active Dislodging the parking brake may cause the vehicle to roll down a slope or incline uncontrolled e Always reduce speed in turns and going around curves Making a sharp turn at full soeed may cause the vehicle to turn over 1 3 2 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC e Most electric devices and machines create electromagnetic fields These electromagnetic fields can influence the operation of other devices or machines causing them to malfunction or behave in an abnormal way Machines and devices producing very strong electromagnetic fields are mobile phones and other radio transmitters such as 27MC transceivers and portable transceivers walkie talkies All scooters are to a certain degree sensitive to EM fields Because they are vehicles there are rules and standards these scooters have to comply to in order to be admitted for use The vehicles have to be submitted to a series of tests to establish the sensitivity immunity to and emission of EM fields The Caddy complies with all European standards for EMC e Itis possible that a certain device or machine produces electromagnetic field stronger than the immunity level sensitivity of the scooter in such a case the scooter may malfunction or may not respond to the control input in a n
18. ion lay the rear part of the Caddy on the rubber bumpers For explanation about folding the seat see 84 1 For explanation about folding the handlebar see 3 11 Stand by wall position Stand on floor position Figure 20a Figure 20b 44 Caddy 6 CHARGING THE BATTERIES Your Caddy can be supplied standard with a battery charger It is important you only use the charger supplied with the scooter for charging the batteries The charger and batteries are an integral part of the electronic system of the scooter The different parts of the electronic system are carefully selected and tuned into one another to get an optimal performance and lifetime from your batteries By using only this charger other problems are prevented such as over charging the batteries ATTENTION The charger does not have an on off switch 6 1 Charging See figure 21 for charging the batteries please follow these steps make sure you follow them in the right sequence e Connect the charger plug 1 of the charger 2 to the charging socket 3 on the Caddy The charging socket 3 is located on the right hand side on the tiller shrouds e Connect the power lead of the charger 4 to wall socket 5 e colour of the status light 6 on the charger shows the status of the charger RED The charger is connected to the wall socket but not to the Caddy YELLOW The charger is charging the batteries GREEN The
19. ly charged yet more night not turn GREEN One of the even after 20 hours batteries is are your dealer charging defect for service charger has a defect 4 The battery Thechargerhas Replace the discharge indicator on the scooter does not indicate a full charge after charging a defect The batteries where charged outside the scooter 51 charger Turn the scooter ON for 2 minutes without operating it Fuse Figure 22 A service manual for use by the dealer is available in the English language and can be ordered at AFIKIM Electric Vehicles 52 Caddy 8 Minor MAINTENANCE AND PERIODIC CHECKS By following these maintenance instructions you can keep the Caddy in good condition for a long period of time These maintenance points can easily be done by yourself or someone without technical background Here are the instructions for small maintenance of course you can also choose to have this maintenance done by your dealer We advice you to also have your Caddy checked by your dealer once every year instructions on this can be found in chapter 9 There are two periods for these periodic checks and small maintenance a monthly and a 6 monthly period Some aspects need to be checked every time before you use the Caddy Please take your Caddy to your dealer for a check up and service turn at least once a year Cleaning
20. mum load in the rear basket Maximum number of persons 1210 mm 48 inch 1170 mm 46 inch 610 mm 24 inch 965 mm 38 inch 455 mm 18 inch 900 mm 35 inch 610 mm 24 inch 340 mm 13 inch 35 kg 77 lbs 42 kg 93 lbs 28 kg 62 165 4 5 kg 10 Ibs 100 kg 220 Ibs 10 kg 22 Ibs 1 Caddy 1 2 4 Drive characteristics Speeds Maximum speed forward hare symbol 6 km h 4 mph Slow speed forward turtle symbol 4 km h 2 5 mph Reverse speed 3 km h 2 mph Turning radius 105 cm 41 inch Ground clearance 8 cm 3 1 inch Maximum obstacle height cm 1 2 inch Maximum safe slope 3 Range according ISO 7176 4 20 km 10 miles Range is dependant on the circumstances during use it can be less i e when hills wind or loose surface such as gravel or sand Range can also vary with the user weight 1 2 5 Drive system and tires Drive system front wheel worm wheel reduction direct drive Motor 24 Volt 200 Watt Motor controller complies with ISO7 176 14 24 Volt 60 Amp programmable Brake systems Regenerative motor brake electro magnetic parking brake Tires PU tire size 250x50 Tire size inflatable 250x50 10 x2 ETRTO 54 152 Tube size with right angle valve 10 2 ETRTO 54 152 Tire pressure when using inflatable tires 2 4 bar Caddy 1 2 6 Batteries and charger Batteries use only 12V 18 0 Ah 20h 1
21. o the fixation of the tiller to the frame by means of a locking lever 3 We advise you to approach the frame from the left hand side when you are right handed Take the tiller in your left hand holding it at the frame tube just above the control panel Make sure you hold it up straight and tilt it backwards slightly as indicated in figure 3 18 Caddy Lift the frame bushing 1 by mean of the lever 3 using your right hand as shown in figure 3 Now place the frame bushing over the tapered block 2 of the tiller Than after they attached together push the lever 3 forward and downward until it locks them together Make sure that you hear a click that will ensure you completely secured connection Please refer to figure 3 to the differences between the two positions Released and Secured Also make sure that the connection is done properly by means of tilting the tiller forward and backwards The electrical connections between the tiller and the frame is done at the same stage Caddy Figure 3 20 Caddy 2 4 Placing the batteries The batteries are mounted in a special plastic housing by sliding it inside The batteries electric connections is done at the same stage when sliding it into the housing guide Please refer to figure 5 Place both batteries in their place at the rear of the frame by sliding them into the housing guides in the arrow direction Make sure that when the batteries are completel
22. o use the scooter When you are on prescription drugs that may influence your ability to use the Caddy please consult your doctor for advice e A person using the Caddy scooter should have sufficient eyesight to master the vehicle The assessment of your ability to use the vehicle is subject to the judgement of your doctor e A person with a seating stability problem may find that the movement of the Caddy scooter during driving causes them to slide from the seat In order to avoid this problem a seat belt can be mounted to the seat helping the driver to maintain a good seating posture e careful with loose clothing that can be caught in or under the wheel e If you suspect something wrong with your Caddy always contact your dealer and explain the problem better safe than sorry e Never turn the key switch to the OFF position while driving this will cause an very sudden stopping of the scooter This may cause you to loose balance and injury can be the result On top Caddy of this it may cause damage to the motor and drive system of the Caddy e When mounting or dismounting the Caddy always make sure the key switch is in the OFF position to prevent the scooter from moving or taking off by accident when you accidentally depress the throttle lever e When you do not use the Caddy scooter and it is parked somewhere ALWAYS REMOVE THE KEYS FROM THE KEY SWITCHI Leaving the keys the switch is an invitation for child
23. ormal way Examples are taking off suddenly operation of the parking brake without you touching the throttle lever or intermittent driving shocks When this happens immediately 10 Caddy switch off the scooter using the key switch Try to find and eliminate the cause of the strange behaviour before you resume driving e _ f you intend to use a mobile phone portable transceiver or any other kind of radio transmitter while you are using the Caddy we advise you to always switch off the scooter using the keyswitch before doing so e 15 possible that some devices or machines are influenced by the electromagnetic field your scooter generates Examples are automatic doors or anti theft systems in shops Try to be aware of problems like this and be extra careful in situations where there is a danger of injury to yourself or others like with automatic doors 1 3 3 Batteries e The Caddy scooter is delivered standard with two sealed maintenance free lead gel type batteries placed in a removable bracket The battery housings are fully sealed and during normal use no gasses or liquids can escape from them However the plastic housing of the batteries may be damaged If the plastic housing of the batteries is damaged for instance when you accidentally dropped it during dismantling the scooter or during an accident be aware an ACID GEL may leak from the batteries Do not touch the gel If the gel contacts your skin or eyes strong irri
24. other helpful action is to turn the tiller to the other side than the one you enter from Also if your Caddy is equipped with armrests you should fold them backward Make sure you bring the armrests down again the armrests provide you with important support sideways when you are driving ATTENTION When driving the Caddy the vehicle moves and rocks in turns and when accelerating or braking This may cause you to loose your balance and it can make you slide of the seat If this is problem for you you may want to consider buying the seat belt option 3 2 Driving the Caddy See figure 10 e Check the steps of 2 7 Checking the assembly e Seating into the Caddy as described in 3 1 27 Caddy e Put the ignition key into the key switch 1 and turn it clockwise to the position marked ON The key will stay in this position e light on your dashboard marked ON 2 should light up signifying the Caddy is ready to go see figure 10 e Put the speed selector switch 3 in the slow driving mode turtle e You can now drive forward by squeezing the right hand throttle lever 4 You can drive backwards by squeezing the left hand throttle lever 5 When you drive backwards the horn will sound intermittently signifying you are driving backwards The two throttle levers are connected 28 Caddy Figure 10 Caddy The speed you drive forward or backward is dependent on how far you squ
25. pairs and maintenance that can be done by yourself is described in chapter 8 7 1 Troubleshooting the Caddy 48 SaddProblem Possible cause Possible solution Thegreertight does not come on when you turn the key switch to the ON position green light is blinking O6neormore connectors may be loose One of the reset fuses on the battery housing has popped An electronic fault tripped the controler on start up A fatal error in the control system has occurred neck att connectors and reconnect them See figure 22 check the fuses on the battery housing and reset them by pressing them when popped no more than 2 times Turn the scooter OFF using the key switch turn it On again to reset the controller Call your dealer and explain the problem ask for service 49 Caddy 2 The battery The batteries need to Recharge the discharge indicator be charged batteries indicates a low battery charge 3 When you slightly The automatic DO NOT DRIVE press the throttle parking brake does Call you dealer and lever you don t hear function ask for service a click 4 When you check the The lever is stuck on DO NOT DRIVE throttle lever it does the shrouds or the Call your dealer and not return to the internal spring is ask for service middle position broken 5 The Caddy doe
26. r to a lower speed e The Caddy has been developed for use in and around the house According to the EU standard EN12184 this means the Caddy is aclass A electric vehicle e The Caddy should not be used during rainfall snowfall or in temperatures below 0 C or above 40 C e Despite harmonisation efforts in the EU depending on the country you are in you may have to buy insurance for the Caddy vehicle before you can use it outside It is also possible that you have to pay a road tax or pass some sort of drive test Please follow local rules and legislation e The Caddy was developed and tested for a maximum user weight of 100 Kg 220 Ibs including luggage e user of the Caddy scooter should have sufficient physical abilities hearing sight strength and mental abilities to be able to use the scooter safely If in doubt please consult your doctor Please give special attention to 1 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS and 1 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Caddy 1 2 Technical specifications 1 2 1 Dimensions Length Folded Length Width Height Height Folded Dimensions of the largest part Length Width Height 1 2 2 Weights Total weight including batteries 12 Ah Total weight including batteries 17 Ah Total weight excluding batteries Weight of the frame with seat Weight of the tiller Weight of one battery 12Ah Weight of one battery 17Ah Weight of one wheel 1 2 3 Maximum loads Maximum user weight Maxi
27. ren and others for joyriding and abuse of the product possibly causing injury to themselves and to others e isolated case it is possible that the grease from the gearbox of the motor may leak or sweat through the seal Avoid contact with the mouth or the eyes the grease can be cleaned off with a paper tissue If the leakage persists contact your dealer for service and repair 2 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY The Caddy can be delivered by your dealer fully pre assembled but it is also possible that the product comes to you in parts in the box it was packed in at the factory The Caddy was designed to be assembled and disassembled by the user Assembling the scooter is very easy and it is good to know the procedure in case you want to disassemble the scooter for instance if you want to take it with you in the back of a car 2 1 Unpacking the box The Caddy will normally be delivered to you in a large carton box please check if the box is not badly damaged If this is the case you may want to refuse the delivery If there is damage to the box always report it 15 Caddy to the person delivering it and make sure the damage is noted on the shipping documents you sign before accepting the delivery erpoaoope Place the box on the floor the right way up the top is marked UP Carefully cut the tape closing the box make sure you don t cut the contents of the box Open lid and remove all the parts from the box mind your b
28. rward when driving up lean back when driving downhill Don t hesitate to call on help for someone to walk behind you or beside you for support when you need it e Itis possible your scooter will climb an incline steeper than the maximum safe slope this does not mean it is safe to do so Keep in mind the instructions in the last point e Your Caddy can take obstacles up to 3 cm 1 2 inch don t try to climb kerbs or obstacles higher than 3 cm 1 2 inch this can destabilize your scooter If you encounter an obstacle higher than 3 1 2 inch call on the help of another person to support you for safety while you drive e Also when you are driving down a kerb or obstacle higher than 1 2 inch the stability of your scooter can be compromised In such a situation always call upon the help of another person to support you while driving down this obstacle e Especially the sideways stability of the scooter can be easily compromised for example when one of the rear wheels is on an obstacle higher than 3 cm 1 2 inch Try to avoid such situations always lean towards the obstacle Caddy e Itis dangerous to use the Caddy on loose gravel or sand or on a very bumpy surface Because of the sudden weight shifts the stability of the scooter can be easily compromised e In order to be able to push the scooter in case of a malfunction or low batteries the automatic parking brake can be dislodged Dislodging the parking brake w
29. s not The batteries Recharge the drive smoothly or need to be batteries shocks when driving recharged Replace the The batteries are batteries only use old and have lost too approved much capacity replacements Call your dealer and ask for service 6 The horn sounds The parking brake is Turn back the without interruption released parking brake the scooter does not release knob as drive described in 3 8 You may need to reset the scooter by turning it ON and OFF with the key switch Call your dealer and ask for service 50 Caddy 7 2 Troubleshooting the battery charger Nr Problem Possible cause Possible solution 1 charger The wall socket Check the fuses light does not light does not carry any at your home up with the charger currant connected to the Replace the wall socket charger ask for The charger is service from your broken dealer 2 The lightonthe bad connection Reconnect the charger lights up between the charger charger following the RED while the and the scooter instructions in charger plug is chapter 6 connected to the charging point on The fuse in the Reset the fuse the scooter charger circuit has by pushing the popped button 6 in figure 21 Ifthe problem persists call your dealer for service 3 light on batteries Charge for one your charger does not ful
30. tation and acid burning can the result If this happens rinse with water and contact a doctor or first aid centre immediately e Batteries contain substances that are harmful to the environment and they contain materials that can be recycled such as lead and plastics If you replace the batteries do not dispose of them in the environment but hand them in at a government appointed collection point Information about these collection points can usually be gotten from officials at your city council Caddy 1 3 4 Hot areas e Some areas on your scooter may get hot during use The motor can get hot after using for a certain period of time This is in itself normal but be aware never to touch the motor after you have used the scooter There is a real danger of burning the skin of your fingers e If you decide to use your Caddy outside in sunny weather it is possible that some surfaces such as the armrests the plastic parts and the upholstery heat up from the direct sunlight possibly causing burning injuries to the bare skin If you park the scooter outside try to avoid parking it in the direct sunlight 1 3 5 Danger of pinching body parts e Some places on the Caddy are marked with this sticker This sticker marks the places where there is danger of pinching for the fingers or other body parts The front frame at the location of the tiller pivot is such a place Be aware especially when you are assembling and nn disassemblin
31. the opposite order then explained in 82 3 As shown in figure 15 Pull the lock lever upward and backward to release position Now pull with the lever the frame bushing 1 upward to separate it from the tiller tapered block The electrical disconnection is being done at the same action 37 Caddy Continue push the seat forward and downward figure 14b Downward to the end figure 14c 38 Caddy ATTENTION Danger of pinching your hand or fingers the area between the tiller frame and the main frame is indicated as a potential pinch area Be careful the tiller frame wants to rotate to the left because of the weight of the motor pinching your hand Figure 15 4 3 Removing the basket Remove the basket from the rear part of the Caddy See figure 7 4 4 Removing the batteries e remove the batteries from their housing pull up each one of the batteries with it s handle upward This action 39 Caddy will release the batteries securing snaps 1 from the housing slots 2 No need to connect any electric connection this is done at the same one action For illustration see figure 16 ATTENTION Danger of pinching your hand please follow the instructions and make sure your hand does not get caught between the battery and other parts of the frame The weight of the batteries represent an additional hazard
32. when you are handling them Figure 16 40 Caddy 4 5 Removing the rear wheels e Incase of need to remove the wheels from the frame to earn some more volume reduction of the Caddy do it in opposite order than installing them See figure 17 and 52 2 figure 17 41 Caddy 5 TRANSPORTING THE CADDY IN A CAR AND STORING THE CADDY AT HOME 5 1 Transporting the Caddy in a car trunk Please follow these steps and make sure you read the warnings carefully when you want to take the Caddy in your car e Follow the instructions in chapter 4 to fold and disassemble the Caddy You may want to consider leaving the rear wheels on the frame but all other parts need to be taken off for storage in the trunk of a car e First place the frame at the bottom of the trunk e Place all other parts on top and around the frame e the wheels off the rear frame if necessary ATTENTION e Never try to lift the complete scooter or a partially disassembled frame alone The frame weight is 17 Kg 38 Ibs Mind your back when you are handling heavy objects 42 Caddy Figure 18 43 Caddy 5 3 Storing the Caddy at home To allow the Caddy minimum storing volume and floor space while stored at home it is recommended to fold both the seat and the handlebar and store it at one of the two position illustrated in figures 20 20b Pay attention to the first opt
33. y down the two snaps 1 are seating in the slots 2 of the battery housing Figure 5 21 Caddy 2 5 Unfolding the Seat to driving position To unfold the seat to driving position pull the seat backrest upward as shown in figure Continue pulling the seat backrest all along upward and backward as shown in figure 6b figure 6a Continue pulling upward and backward figure 6b 22 Caddy At the final stage of unfolding the seat push the backrest backward until you hear a click The click will indicates that the seat mechanism is locked To make this stage easier you may find it convenient to step with your shoe on the Caddy floor like it is shown in figure 6c Push backward until the locking Click Figure 6c 23 Caddy 2 6 Mounting the rear basket See figure 7 Hang the rear basket with its anchors on the frame hooks under the seat ATTENTION Please be sure not to overload the rear basket the maximum load for the rear basket is 10 kg 22 Ibs basket anchors seat Figure 7 24 Caddy 2 7 Checking the assembly Please always check the following aspect of the assembly after you finish e Are any parts damaged If so report the damage to your dealer without delay and ask for replacement parts or repair e Are all nuts and bolts tight is th
34. you intend to go and make sure your batteries are charged sufficiently for this distance Take into account that headwind hills or inclines and a loose surface can influence the range in a negative way e Do not use the Caddy on the open road the scooter was not designed for this it does not have a standard rear light units or indicators for open roads but only to mark you if you pass by e Overloading the Caddy will shorten the life of the product by accelerating the wear and tear of parts and components Take the maximum loads into consideration from this manual and do not exceed them use the product safely and with care 13 Caddy e Caddy was not designed to be used in rain snow or extreme temperatures The use of the Caddy in these conditions may cause serious malfunctions and permanently damage the product Using the scooter in low temperatures will cause the range of the product to be considerably smaller than normal Using in extreme high temperatures may lead to overheating of the motor or controller causing the controller to shut down temporarily until the system has cooled down e Using the Caddy outside or on the road after dark is strongly discouraged because the risk of accidents is much higher than in daylight because there is insufficient lighting on the vehicle e Itis strictly forbidden for a person under the influence of alcohol drugs or other substances influencing the ability to drive a vehicle t
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