Sterling Elite XS (English) (Iss 4).pmd
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1. are less than perfect 3 The terrain is difficult e g very hilly sloping muddy ground gravel grass snow and ice 4 The vehicle climbs kerbs regularly 20 Iss 4 Batteries and charging Your scoota is fitted with an off board charging facility Please note that only chargers with a capacity of minimum 4 Amp and maximum 10 Amp supplied by your local authorised Sunrise dealer should be used 1 Switch your Scoota off 2 Uncoil the charger lead 3 Lift up the charge connector cover located on the tiller and connect charger 4 Ensure that the charger plug is dry and in intact before connecting it to the mains and switching it on 5 A fuse is located in the fuse box at the rear of the battery compartment Important safety warnings Do not expose any part of the battery to direct heat i e naked flame gas fire When charging always place on a hard surface in a room with good ventilation You should not charge your batteries in outdoor conditions Iss 4 Always use Sunrise recommended batteries from your local authorised dealer The off board charger must be kept dry in temperatures between 25 C and 40 C and not be subjected to mechanical damage In all cases the charger must only be repaired by a Sunrise authorised dealer The fuse box has the following standard rated fuses Charger 15Amp Aux Power o Amp Right Indicator 2 Amp Left Indicator 2 Amp Lights 2 Amp STERLING2. battery case is sealed you can safely transport this type of battery without fear of acid spilling Furthermore they are approved for transportation on aircraft It is recommended that the batteries are always stored upright Only use dry batteries supplied by an authorised Sunrise Dealer Battery care Below is set out a battery care plan for maintenance free batteries This has been agreed between Sunrise Medical and the battery manufacturers to enable you to get the best out of your batteries If a different care plan is followed this may result in lower than expected performance from your mobility vehicle Note Do not expose any part of the battery to direct heat and when charging always place on a hard surface in a room with good ventilation You should not charge the batteries in outdoor conditions Do not smoke when in the vecinity of charging batteries Exclude all naked flames from the area Batteries and charging Only use an approved Sunrise Medical charger compatible with the vehicle to be charged Charge your batteries every night regardless of the amount of use your mobility device has had during the day Do notinterrupt the charging cycle If your mobility device is not required for use it should remain connected to the charger until required This will not damage the batteries so long as the mains socket plug is left switched on Do not turn the mains socket off with th
3. from the batteries used to start a car for example Car batteries are designed to release a large amount of power over a short period of time whilst mobility batteries commonly called deep cycle batteries release their power evenly over a long period of time Therefore due to the lower production volumes and increased technological requirements mobility batteries are typically more expensive Commonly two 12 volt batteries are used together in a mobility product giving a total voltage of 24 volts The size of the battery e g its available power is expressed in amps per hour e g 4amp hr The higher the number the bigger the battery size weight and potentially the greater the distance you can travel Battery types Your Scoota should be fitted with a pair of one type of either 56 or upto 74 Amp maintenance free batteries Always be careful handling the battery if the battery casing is broken as corrosive acid may be leaking The capacity at 5 hrs discharge time 56Ah and 4Ah ISO 7176 4 requirement 7 11 Maximum size of batteries is 276mm x 1 6mm x 220mm The batteries are interchangeable and so can be connected to either side Please do not dispose batteries always recycle Maintenance free This type of battery uses a different method of carrying the electrolyte which is totally sealed within the battery s outer case As the name implies no maintenance is required other than regular charging As the
4. or within a building Where ever possible always travel Up or down the ramp directly facing the slope as seen in photos 20 to 22 STERLING Iss 4 Programmable Controller In order to keep you safe under certain conditions your scoota may either not let you drive bring you to a safe stop or drive ata reduced speed or power Note The controller can be programmed to alter the maximum speed rate of acceleration and deceleration and the rate of braking This will have an effect on driving performance This should only be done by an authorised Sunrise dealer as it is possible to program the settings outside of the safe parameters intended If the scooter stops or will not drive the reason is normally indicated by a flashing STATUS light on the dash board If your scoota operates but seems to lack top speed and power this indicates a flat battery and or the controller has been worked so hard it is very hot and can not supply full power This will happen more frequently and more quickly on hot days in hilly environments and with heavy drivers This action is perfectly normal and means the controller is working to keep itself the motor the batteries and you safe Iss 4 17 DAI IIN IM NM I M N OWN N WWII General information Batteries are the power source for almost all of the modem mobility products available today The design of batteries used in mobility products is significantly different
5. trained by Sunrise Medical to carry out detailed maintenance as and when reguired Use only genuine Sunrise Medical replacement parts STERLING Iss 4 Features Seating Tiller Control fascia Control Page 8 adjustment Panel Levers Page 9 Pages 9 10 Page 9 Emergency Secondary Braking System Handbrake Flip up Page 13 armrests Page 8 Freewheel Lever Page 11 o AN JOS Tyres Seat Swivel Batteries and Charging Bumper Page 7 Lever Pages 17 20 Page 8 Fig 1 3 Iss 4 safety warning and user guidance Ensure that the key is turned to the off position Stand at the side of the scoota Pull the seat rotate lever upwards and rotate the seat until it faces you Photo 1 Make sure that the seat is locked securely into position Position yourself comfortably in the seat Photo 2 Pull the seat rotate lever upwards and rotate the seat until facing forward Photo 3 7 Make sure that the seat is locked securely into position 8 Ensure that your feet are placed firmly on the floorboard of the scoota Photo 4 A od za M Bring your Elite scoota to a complete stop Make sure that the key is turned to the off position Photo 4 Pull the seat rotate lever upwards and rotate the seat until you are facing the side of the scoota Photo 5 Make sure that the seat is locked securely into position Photo 2 Carefully get out of the seat and stand by the side of your sco
6. Routine maintenance The following table gives an indication as to when routine maintenance checks should be made There is no service manual available Maintenance fault finding and servicing should be carried out by an authorised Surrise dealer unless otherwise indicated The checks below can be carried out by the user Battery charge check Fig D Look at battery charge indicator on tiller before use to ensure batteries are fully charged Inspection of connectors Fig C Wipe over with a damp cloth Check tyre pressure Please use a footpump with pressure gauge to inflate tyres and or a tyre gauge to check pressure Each tyre should be inflated to 207 kilopacals 30psi Long overnight battery charge Please ensure that the batteries are charged for a minimum of 8 hours ese TC jaan TC nm as Check tyres for wear See Fig A and Fig B Look at the tyres to ensure that the tread is visible and continuous The checks below must be carried out by an authorised Sunrise dealer Mmm aan nt aan i A A eed aga 1 amp Inspection di summasta wiring for Inspection of wiring for chafing and wear and wear 1 1 Ll Battery terminals Clean and pee with petroleum Jelly Ensure parking brake where fitted s correctly adjusted 1 0 Check stabiliser wheels forwear T To Inspectmotorbrushes ull serves by deal Fig B 5 ig Fi
7. STERLING 3 amp 4 Wheel Owner s Manual SUNRISE MEDICAL Iss 4 Elite XS How to use this manual We at Sunrise Medical want you to get the best out of your sterling Elite XS This Owner s Manual will familiarise you with the Scoota and its features It contains guidance on everyday usage and general care in addition to information on the high quality standards which we adhere to and details about the warranty Your Scoota will reach you in excellent condition having been personally inspected before leaving our premises By following the guidelines for maintenance on page 21 your Scoota will maintain its first class condition and give you years of complete reliability and satisfaction Iss 4 Introductio page 1 Guara vage 2 Feature gt MN page 3 safety warning ander guidance VIII page4 8 WI Z K Jm ve e MP NEN eI T6 WM RGD ATIS II NN N NIRE ny p N N Y Dy Wi N VJ a 5 a D e A N NAD K ON RE AN SN E 745 NANO a E RAS UN ARCA Tiller contrc Operating yc Scoota a P page 11 13 a EG ka M AT sid a 1 gt 4 e Guidance opere T 14 15 MAN v AN Proc rammabl C AS W lt ROS Im wu q N NN A 2 J jp Batteries and chargint H N Mali j 7 20 Routine maintenance Service histo Iss 4 EEK aaa LNNNNN NA Introduction Thank you fo
8. Scoota is designed to travel up or down most reasonable slopes up to 14 1 in 4 Fig 15 however both hill climbing capability and distance travelled between battery charges will be adversely affected by such things as 1 The weight of the user 2 Terrain e g grass or gravel 3 Steepness of hills 4 Level of charge and the age of the batteries Extremes of temperature Use and weight of accessories Your Scoota may be disassembled quickly and simply for transportation by car Alternatively if you wish to use a ramp to load your Scoota into the back of a car then i Remove the seat leaving the seat stem in position ii Lower the tiller using the adjustment lever to its lowest setting Fig 16 iii Select the minimum speed setting and using extreme care stand alongside the Scoota drive it forward up the ramp switch the Scoota off release the freewheel lever at the rear of the Scoota and push the ocoota fully into the car Fig 17 Important Remember to re engage the drive unit by pushing the freewheel lever upwards to stop the Scoota from moving Always secure your Scoota before transportation O o0 Freewheellever Iss 4 15 Guidance for safe operation and use Please note that a lap belt is available and must be fitted only by your local authorised Sunrise dealer The belt is attached to the armrests of the seat The Elite easily climbs ramps to access
9. ame Iss 4 Do not inflate your Scoota tyres using a powered airline Each tyre pressure should be upto 172 Kilopascals 25 P S I Removal of the ignition key whilst moving will switch off the power causing immediate and full braking This method of stopping is not recommended except in an emergency Caution Routine use of emergency braking will cause damage to your Scoota Caution Transporting the Scoota along a slope in freewheel mode can be dangerous lake extra care if this is necessary Always re enage the freewheel device after use Never sit on your Scoota whilst in freewheel since the Scoota will no longer automatically stop STERLING Safety warning and user guidance When transporting the scoota remove seat and lower tiller Fig 2 Always stow your Scoota in the luggage compartment of your vehicle Always ensure your Scoota or Scoota parts are securely anchored when being transported Do not sit on your Scoota whilst it is being transported in or on another vehicle Do not attempt to carry passengers on your Scoota Do not attempt to tow another vehicle Mobile telephones or two way radio devices must not be used while operating the vehicle Use of mobile phones or two way radios can cause excessively strong electromagnetic fields This may interfere with the vehicle s electronic systems If mobile phones or mobile radios are required to be used the vehicle mus
10. disturbed by Electro Magnetic fields emmitted by shop alarms Sunrise Medical is dedicated to providing products of exacting quality which conform fully and reliably to the requirements of their intended use We are BS EN ISO 9001 accredited which is the internationally recognised standard for quality management systems This approval ensures we provide quality in all areas of our business from development through to final delivery Should you require any further assistance then please contact your local dealer CUSTOMER SERVICES SUNRISE MEDICAL LIMITED SUNRISE BUSINESS PARK HIGH STREET WOLLASTON WEST MIDLANDS DY8 4PS ENGLAND International Telephone 44 1384 446688 Fax 44 1384 44 66 99 E Mail sunmail sunmed co uk Iss 4 Guarantee Your guarantee The guarantee form is supplied with this manual please fill in the relevant details to register and activate your warranty THIS INNO WAY AFFECTS YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS Warranty conditions 1 Therepair or replacement will be carried out by an authorised Sunrise Medical Dealer Service Agent 2 To apply the warranty conditions should your Scoota reguire attention under these arrangements notify the designated Sunrise Medical Service Agent immediately giving full information about the nature of the difficulty Should you be operating the Scoota away from the locality of the designated Sunrise Medical Service Agent work under the Warranty Conditions will be carri
11. e charger still connected to the batteries will eventually deplete the battery charge If you leave your vehicle for an extended period more than 5 days first charge your batteries for 24 hours then remove charger lead and disconnect the main battery lead s Failure to allow for recharge will damage the batteries and can lead to shortened distances and permanent failure Do not top up the charge of your batteries during the day Wait until the evening for a full overnight charge Iss 4 As a general rule maintenance free batteries take longer to fully charge than lead acid batteries Always remember to remove the plug from your scoota after charging to prevent driving away whilst attached The scoota can not be operated when being charged The battery terminals need to be checked regularly for signs of corrosion If any corrosion is apparent then clean the terminals completely a wire brush is ideal and re grease the terminals using Vaseline petroleum jelly not ordinary grease Ensure that the terminal nuts and bolts cable clips and exposed cable are completely covered with jelly Caution Take care not to short circuit the battery terminals When using metal tools exercise great care Remove all conductive jewellery e g watches necklaces etc before handling exposed batteries 10 Following all the nine points above should result in a healthier battery greater range for the ve
12. ed out by any other service agent designated by the manufacturer 3 Should any part of the Scoota require repair or replacement as a result of a specific manufacturing or material defect within two years from the date on which the possession of the Scoota was transferred to the original purchaser and subject to it remaining within that ownership the part or parts will be repaired or replaced completely free of charge if returned to the authorised Service Agent Note This guarantee is not transferable 4 Any repaired or replaced part will benefit from these arrangements for the balance of the warranty period applicable to the Scoota 5 Parts replaced after the original warranty has expired are covered for a further three months 6 Items of a consumable nature will not generally be covered during the normal warranty period unless such items have clearly suffered undue wear as a direct result of an original manufacturing defect These items include amongst others upholstery tyres inner tubes batteries and other similar parts SUNRISE MEDICAL Sunrise Medical Limited High Street Wollaston West Midlands DY8 4PS England Tel 01384 44 66 88 Fax 01384 44 66 99 E mail sunmail sunmed co uk www sunrisemedical co uk 7 The above warranty conditions apply to all Scoota parts for models purchased at full retail price 8 Under normal circumstances no responsibility will be accepted where the Scoota has required repair or rep
13. est Wheels tyres Wear Pressure Bearings Wheel nuts Serial No Condition of loom 00 NM EN EN EE EE Lights where fitted gt EE uu mM NEN u Test run Forwards Reverse Emergency stop Parking brake where fitted List items repaired adjusted Wiring Noise Connections Brake Brushes Chassis Condition oteering Dealer stamp Dealer stamp Date Date oigned Dealer stamp Dealer stamp Date Date Iss 4 23 24 Iss 4 Iss 4 25 SUNRISE MEDICAL Sunrise Medical Limited High Street Wollaston West Midlands DY8 4PS England Tel 01384 44 66 88 Fax 01384 44 66 99 E Mail sunmail sunmed co uk www sunrisemedical co uk
14. g D When storing your Scoota for long periods in Caution Disconnect batteries before changing excess of one week charge batteries for 24 hours bulbs and then disconnect the batteries to minimise Indi l ndicators 24v 5w battery discharge Rear lights 24v 5w Always replace the bulbs with the correct rating or incorrect operation will result Do not attempt to investigate faults in the control box the control pod or charger as the design and set up of the electronics is of a safety critical Wheels nature Spare parts are available from authorised N B Wheels should only be removed and refitted by Sunrise Dealers a Sunrise dealer ensure that the nuts are replaced with Sunrise nuts 22 Iss 4 p uu ET service history This section is designed to assist you in keeping a record of any service and repairs to your Scoota Should you decide to sell or exchange your vehicle in the future this will prove most helpful to you Your Service Agent will also benefit from a documented record and this manual should accompany the Scoota when service or repair work is carried out The Service Agent will complete this section and return the manual to you Customer Name Date Scoota purchased Address gt gt 5 Model Colour Postcode YEAR Service dates Controller On off switch Output plug Operation Dynamic braking Programmable settings Batteries Levels Connections Discharge t
15. g whilst pushing your scoota switch off the power using the key To turn off the freewheel and engage the motor simply push the lever downwards Note Use extreme caution in the freewheel mode especially on slopes inclines Freewheel lever Iss 4 Caution It is advisable that during the first few sessions of operating your scoota that the area around you is clear of obstacles and pedestrians Before operating your Scoota ensure the seat height has been adjusted to your satisfaction and the tiller angle has been set for optimum safety and comfort When first driving the scoota be Sure you and the Elite are ona level surface Put the key in its slot but leave it turned off Stand behind the Elite seat and reach down to the Seat Lock Lever It is located on the right side directly under the seat can be configured on either side of the seat standard position is on the right side STERLING Operating your Scoota N O I 1 Make sure you are properly seated on the Elite and that the Speed Control Dial is turned fully anti clockwise towards the tortoise Note Reverse movement of scooter may not occur when Speed Control Dial is turned fully anti clockwise Insert key into Key Switch and turn clockwise to on 90 degrees On tiller use the Wig Wag as described earlier You will gently accelerate Release and you will gently stop Practice these two basic function
16. hicle user and a longer life for your batteries STERLING Batterles and charging The range of your vehicle Most manufacturers of mobility 5 The ambient temperature is very hot or very cold products state the range of their 6 Incorrect tyre pressures in one vehicles either in the sales or more tyres literature or within the Owners 7 Lots of start stop driving Manual M 8 Also thick pile carpets within The range stated sometimes the home can affect range differs from manufacturer to manufacturer even though the All this technical information battery size is the same Sunrise may seem complicated and a Medical measure the range of little daunting but please their vehicles in a consistent and remember that the battery sizes uniform manner but variances still available on your Sterling Elite occur due to motor efficiencies XS should give sufficient range and overall product load weight to cope with the majority of The range figures are calculated a S ee to I S O Standard 7178 Part 4 Scoota Energy Consumption Theoretical Range This test is carried out in controlled conditions with new fully charged batteries on a level test surface and a user weight of 75kg The range figures stated should be seen as a theoretical maximum and could be reduced if any single or combination of the following circumstances occur 1 User weight heavier than 75kg 2 Batteries whose age and condition
17. lacement as a direct result of i The Scoota or part not having been maintained in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations where such exist Or failing to use only the specified original equipment parts i The Scoota or part having been damaged by neglect accident or improper use ili The Scoota or part having been altered from the manufacturer s specifications or repairs having been attempted prior to the Service Agent being notified Please keep a note of your local Service Agent s address and telephone number in the space provided In the event of a breakdown contact them and try to give all relevant details so they can help you quickly The Scoota shown and described in this manual may not be exactly the same in every detail as your own model However all instructions are still entirely relevant irrespective of detail differences The manufacturer reserves the right to alter without notice any weights measurements or other technical data shown in this manual All figures measurements and capacities shown in this manual are approximate and do not constitute specifications Your local service agent Your local service agent Please remember to fill in and post the guarantee registration card enclosed with this manual Sunrise Medical Limited recommend that you do not undertake maintenance tasks other than those explained in this manual Your local authorised Sunrise Medical service agent is fully
18. lect a low speed setting Move forward and slowly allow your Scoota to drop gently front wheel s first from the kerb The rear stabilising wheels may Maximum slope 10 1 in 6 make contact with the kerb when Scoota shown to illustrate travelling across slopes dismounting this is normal Note Low speed settings are also recommended when travelling When using your Scoota on the down hill particularly in reverse Also reduce your speed when turning corners The anti tip devices fitted with the scoota may interfere with kerbs when pavement always be aware of pedestrians and situations which might require extra care For example young children and pets Remember especially when driving in public places to drive with caution mounting and dismounting and regard for others at all times Travelling across slopes When manoeuvring in confined areas including shops ensure the Care should be taken traversing minimum speed is selected If you across a slope Fig 14 leave your Scoota outside a shop ensure that it does not obstruct Note Do not traverse across the pedestrians and remember to keep face of a slope in excess of 10 the key with you for security 1 in 6 In the UK always set the speed to Disregard of this advice could half This is achieved by setting result in your Scoota tipping the Speed Knob to position 4 14 Iss 4 Guidance for safe operation and use Hill climbing Your
19. oota tipping over Iss 4 Do not attempt to mount or dismount kerbs in excess of 10cm 4 Always mount and dismount kerbs with caution and directly facing the kerb Do not attempt to mount or dismount kerbs in reverse Where possible always travel up or down hills or ramps directly facing the slope of the hill This Scoota has been tested to climb an incline of no more than 90 metres 4 x 10m then 1 x 10m at 14 degrees 1 in 4 witha maximum user weight of 113kg 250 lbs Do not attempt to climb inclines in excess of this For inclines longer than 50 metres you should not climb in excess of 11 degrees 1 in 5 with a max user weight of 150kg 330 Ibs Do not traverse across the face of a slope in excess of 10 1 in 6 Always reduce your speed to the minimum setting when reversing down hills Do not attempt to drive along with the wheels at different levels e g along the pavement and road simultaneously Please note that lap belts must only be obtained and fitted by an authorised Sunrise dealer STERLING Safety warning and user guidance Lifting components over 10kg Please note that these instructions are to be used as a guide only Seat 1 2 3 4 o Lift rotate lever upwards and turn seat 90 clockwise Photo 7 Stand behind seat Photo 8 Fold backrest forward and flip up armrests Place hands on either side of seat base lift seat vertically keeping back p
20. osture upright Bend knees if required Photos 9 amp 10 Place seat at desired location keeping back posture upright at all times bend knees where required Batteries 1 2 3 4 9 Remove battery panel Photo 11 and unstrap and disconnect batteries Photo 12 Bend knees with battery positioned centrally in front of you Photo 13 Grab battery handle with both hands Lift vertically by straightening legs keeping back posture upright Photo 14 Place battery at desired location keeping back posture upright and bending knees if required EE M Bu 4 Photo 13 6 Iss 4 Safety warning and user guidance Always check the batteries are sufficiently charged before setting off Always ensure that your batteries are in good condition and that no leakage has occurred Beware battery fluids are corrosive and care should be taken at all times to avoid contact with it If it comes into contact with the skin or clothing wash immediately with soap and water If it comes into contact with the eye immediately flood the eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and seek medical attention Keep batteries upright at all times especially when transporting your Scoota Always charge your batteries in a room with good ventilation Do not charge your batteries in outdoor conditions Do not expose any part of your charger battery or Scoota to direct heat i e Gas fires or naked fl
21. ota Photo 6 6 You may leave the seat in this position or return it to facing forward gt NT al Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 4 Iss 4 safety warning and user guidance Safety is important with any vehicle that is power driven Below are some essential tips to safeguard your use These are not conclusive and should be read in conjunction with the sections which explain how to adjust operate and maintain your vehicle Always ensure that your Scoota is switched off before attempting to mount or dismount Do not attempt to operate your Scoota whilst standing next to it Always ensure that you are able to operate all the controls from a seated position that the rear view mirror if fitted is set correctly and that the seat is securely locked into place Do not hang anything from your scooter s handle bars wig wag levers or rear view mirror e g handbag shopping bag as this may interfere with the safe operation of your scooter and could result in injury to yourself or others Attention Switch on the scoota lights to make yourself visible when there are low levels of light day or night Do not operate your Scoota whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs Please observe all relevant rules and regulations pertaining to pedestrians at all times Turning corners Always reduce your speed when turning corners particularly when travelling downhill Disregard of this advice could lead to your Sc
22. our desired top speed Turn the dial anti clockwise to slow for very gentle operation Turn it clockwise to increase your speed Horn Switch Fig 9 Press switch to cause a warning sound Headlight Switch Fig 9 The scooter comes equipped with a head light which is activated by a push on push off switch located near the centre of the control panel The face of the switch is lighted in the on position If the light is advertently left after the use removal of key will extinguish headlight Hazard Light Switch Fig 9 This switch can be pushed on whenever the switch is turned on off UK users Note When driving on the pavement the speed should be set to the half mark Lights p Battery Gauge Head Lamp N Hazard Warning Panel Light O ni S Lights Indicator Indicator Panel Lights 80 EI Panel Lights E b gt f On Off Panel a t A and Status Di i en I N Light See B R we page 18 Left Horn im mi Right Horn Left Indicator Right Indicator 10 Iss 4 Operating your Scoota A freewheel device disengages the power drive to allow manual operation Fig 10 The freewheel is selected by pulling up the lever which is located at the rear of the scoota Once it has been selected a visual display will appear as shown Fig 11 and it will be accompanied by a high pitched sounding of the horn This is a safety device to warn you that the scoota is in freewheel mode To stop the horn soundin
23. r choosing a Sunrise Medical Sterling Elite XS Before using your Scoota please read this manual carefully It will provide you with all the information you will require however if you have any queries about the use maintenance or safety of your Scoota please contact your local Sunrise Medical Service Agent If you have any other questions please write to the address below This Scoota is designed for comfort safety and durability and has been exhaustively researched and tested by our experts The Elite XS Scoota is classified as a category C vehicle under the European wheelchair standard EN 12184 It is intended for the use of people of all ages who may have difficulty walking distances or for periods of time It is ideal for indoor and outdoor use and suitable for users up to 150kg in weight 330 Ibs Weights can cause performance variation Maximum user weight tested using 150kg test dummy The scoota is designed to be driven on pavements and roads but should not be driven through mud water or snow which is deeper than 50mm It has been manufactured to comply with the requirements of the KBOH RO6 SBV SBR P57 Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC the radio interference reguirements of EEC Directive 89 336 EEC and the battery charger requirements of EEC Directive 73 23 EEC and 89 336 EEC Electro Magnetic fields such as those C C emitted by shop alarms may be disturbed by use of the Scoota The function of the scoota as well may be
24. s until you get used to them Steering the Elite is easy and logical Just be sure to remember to get wide clearance when turning so that the rear wheels clear any obstacle Shortcutting a pavement corner can cause the back wheel to go off the pavement causing problems if the corner is very rough Avoid this at all times by steering an exaggerated curve around the obstacle STERLING When steering in a tight spot such as entering a doorway or when turning around stop the scoota and then turn the handlebar to where you want to go then apply power gently This will make the Elite turn very sharply It is also recommended that the pre set speed is set to a slower setting to aid control in tight spots Exercise caution when reversing Reversing requires attention Right thumb or left fingers operation of the Wig Wag will reverse the scoota Always steer in the opposite direction of the way you want to go The more you use the Wig Wag Control the faster you will go Reverse speed is 50 slower than forward speed If the Elite does not move in reverse turn the speed control dial cloockwise until the scoota moves gently backwards Iss 4 Operating your Scoota To stop the Scoota simply release the Wig Wag control whilst keeping your hands on the handlebar Two types of braking will automatically operate a Automatic regenerative braking which slows the Scoota to a standstill and b A
25. self when released and you will stop gently Braking is engaged when Wig Wag Is released Key Switch Fig 8 Located on lower centre of control panel Insert the key vertically and turn 90 degree clockwise To turn off scooter turn key back to vertical position and remove The angle of the tiller can be adjusted for getting on and off the scooter and for achieving a comfortable driving position Rotate the lever 90 clockwise hold the handlebar and push or pull the tiller to the required position Tiller Adjustment Iss 4 9 Wig Wag Control j Tiller Adjustment lt Lever Wig Wag Control Handle Bar STERLING Tiller control functions Battery Gauge Fig 9 Located on the centre of the control panel It indicates the average amount of charge you have in the batteries Green indicates fully charged batteries Yellow indicates caution and approximately half charged batteries Red indicates warning and less than half charged batteries Please be aware that the meter reading will fluctuate when accelerating from start or travelling uphill this is normal The reading is more accurate when the scoota is operating on flat level ground Indicator Switch Fig 9 Located on right left corner of control panel Press the left or right switch whenever left or right direction is intended Press the switch again the indicator light will be turned off Speed Adjustment Dial Fig 9 This allows you to preset y
26. t be brought to a halt and the power turned off before any such device is switched on or used Flip Up Armrests Fig 3 By pulling up on the end of either armrest the armrest will flip back for easy transfer on and off of your Elite Seat Rotate Lever Fig 4 This is found under the right side of the seat Pull it up allows the seat to rotate 360 degree and release to lock in any 45 degree position desired Seat Height Adjustment The seat post is height adjustable providing 4 height positions Carefully unscrew the bolt and nut and insert into desirable position and tighten nut Sliding Mechanism Fig 5 This allows forward and backward movement of the seat Pull up lever found under the front of the seat and use legs and body to move to the required position and release lever STERLING Iss 4 Tiller control functions Remember that your controls are located on the Tiller Fig 6 The handle bar angle can be adjusted to the most comfortable position by your local authorised Sunrise dealer Wig Wag Control Fig 7 Located under the handle bar grips Your speed as well as forward and reverse motion is controlled here The right hand or left thumb moves the Elite in a forward motion and also controls the rate of speed by the amount of the pressure applied The left hand or right thumb moves the Elite in a reverse motion and controls the rate of the speed by the pressure applied The lever will return by it
27. utomatic braking which will operate a short while after releasing the control lever and holds the Scoota in position even if you are on a hill This is not instantaneous and will engage in approx 1 2 a wheel turn ESBS Handbrake Iss 4 In the unlikely event of an unwanted movement of the Scoota using the ESBS handbrake or switching off at the key will bring the Scoota to a stop The Emergency Secondary Braking System ESBS is operated by using the handbrake on the tiller Fig 12 which will slow the scoota to a controlled stop Though very effective emergency braking is extremely abrupt and must never be used in normal use The Scoota must always be switched off at the key Note When the Scoota is not in use for a long period of time always disconnect the batteries unless they are being charged STERLING Guidance for safe operation and use Mounting and dismounting kerbs Your Scoota is capable of mounting and dismounting kerbs and obstacles up to 10cm 4 Remember when climbing kerbs to drive forwards and face the kerb at 90 Stopping about 30 60cm 2 feet away select a medium to high speed setting and drive up Maximum kerb height 10cm 4 without stopping Leaning Scoota shown to illustrate kerb mounting forwards will also help maximise your stability Fig 13 Note Heavier users will require higher speed settings To dismount a kerb face the kerb at 90 but se
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