Life Mobility Presto First Class Mobility Scooter User Manual

Presto First Class Mobility Scooter

Product Information: PRESTO PRESTO Scooter

The PRESTO PRESTO Scooter is a mobility scooter designed for individuals with limited mobility. The scooter is fully programmable and manufactured by Life & Mobility. The scooter comes with a user manual that provides detailed information on how to use and maintain the product.

Product Usage Instructions

Before using the scooter, it is important to read and understand the user manual provided. The following instructions should be followed to ensure safe and proper usage of the scooter:

Safety Precautions

• Always follow local safety instructions and guidelines.
• It is important to gain driving experience under the supervision of an experienced instructor before using the scooter.
• Do not modify the construction of the scooter in any way.
• Use caution when using the basket and do not use the scooter to tow objects.
• Only use original parts and accessories from Life & Mobility.
• Always turn off the scooter and remove the key when leaving it unattended to prevent unauthorized usage or theft.
• Do not use the scooter if you have poor eyesight or cannot safely operate it in any situation that may arise during use.
• Always follow traffic rules and ensure that you are visible to other road users.
• Avoid using quiet routes and ensure that help can be called in case of an emergency.
• Check all components before using the scooter to ensure they are properly mounted and secured.

User Requirements

• The user must have adequate eyesight to safely operate the scooter.
• The user must follow traffic rules and ensure they are visible to other road users.
• The user must avoid quiet routes and ensure that help can be called in case of an emergency.

Product Assembly

• Before using the scooter, ensure that all components are properly mounted and secured.
• The dealer can set up different driving functions for you using the microprocessor.

Intended User

• The following levers can only be operated by the user: gas lever, freewheel lever, lever for adjusting seat depth, and lever for adjusting the backrest.
• The following levers can be operated by the user and an assistant: lever for turning the seat and hydraulic lever for the steering column.

By following these instructions, you can ensure safe and proper usage of the PRESTO PRESTO scooter. For more information or assistance, contact Life & Mobility using the contact information provided in the user manual.

Information for visually impared people can be obtained by contacting Life & Mobility, see last page for contact information.

Safety instructions

As the user of the mobility scooter, you are always responsible for complying with the locally applicable safety instructions and guidelines. It is important to first acquire driving experience under the supervision of an experienced instructor. Your dealer can advise you on this.
Life & Mobility accepts no liability for any loss or injury caused by negligence or by failure to comply with the safety instructions.
Allways notify Life & Mobility and the relevant authority in case of a serious incident
Attention :If you see this symbol in the manual, it indicates a supplementary instruction. Always follow this instruction. Negligence may adversely affect the operation of the mobility scooter and may cause physical injury or damage to the mobility scooter or the environment.

General

Warning:

• Never change the construction of the mobility scooter.
• Keep the mobility scooter away from open fire.
• Do not install, maintain or operate equipment without reading this manual.

Be careful

• Use the basket only to transport objects.
• Do not use your mobility scooter to pull vehicles, carts, etc.
• Remember that there are protruding parts, both fixed and loose, in and on the mobility scooter. These can cause damage to the surroundings and the mobility scooter.

Attention

• This mobility scooter is suitable for transporting a single person.
• Only use original Life & Mobility parts and accessories.
• The mobility scooter has a fully programmable electronic control system. Changes to the programming must only be made by Life & Mobility.
• Never cover or remove the safety instructions and stickers.
• Always switch off the mobility scooter and take out the ignition key before leaving it. This prevents unwanted use and/or theft.

Personal requirements

Warning

• If you are under the influence of substances that may affect your ability to drive, you may not drive the mobility scooter.
• You must be functional and cognitive capable of operating the scooter in its intended environment.

Attention

• Your vision must be adequate to drive the mobility scooter safely in any situation that may occur during use.
• Please follow the relevant traffic rules that apply.
• Make sure that you can always be seen by other road users. As a user of a mobility scooter you are very vulnerable on the road.
• Avoid quiet routes. Make sure that help can be arranged in the event of an emergency.

Assembling and adjustment

(see also the chapter ‘Settings and adjustments’)

Warning : Before using the mobility scooter, check that all components of the mobility scooter are properly mounted and secured.
Attention : Your dealer can set up the various driving features for you with the microprocessor.

Intended operator
Levers only to be operated by the user are:

• throttle lever
• freewheel lever
• seat depth lever
• back angle lever

Levers to be operated by the user and assistant are:

• seat rotation lever
• hydraulic tiller lever

Sitting in the mobility scoote

Warning:

• Make sure that your fingers and limbs do not get trapped. Always be very careful:
• When folding away armrests.
• If you are not in full control of your arms or legs.
• When operating the freewheel lever

Driving the mobility scooter

(see also the chapter ‘Use’)

Warning :

• Drive carefully on roads that are slippery due to rain, black ice or snow.
• Make sure that no loose clothing can get caught. It can obstruct the wheels and cause the scooter to overturn.
• Watch out for overturning:
  • If you have set up the seat with a large back angle.
  • When driving up a slope.
  • If the slide system is in the rear-most position.
  • Do not transport anything on the handlebars.
  • Do not let anyone stand on the rear of your mobility scooter.
  • The scooter may come to a sudden stop at any time during operation

Slopes and other obstacles

Warning :

• Avoid slopes with a gradient greater than 10˚. Driving on slopes (forwards or in reverse) is always dangerous.
• You must never free wheel down a slope.
• Drive carefully along (pavement) edges. An uneven surface increases the risk of overturning.
• Avoid prolonged driving on inclines <10º. This can cause excessive wear on the engine and electrical components.
• When driving on a slope, the stopping distance will increase.
• The maximum driving distance will be reduced when requently driving on slopes, rough ground or climbing kerbs. The range could be lower than 35 km when non-stop climbing.

Attention :

• Your centre of gravity moves when you drive up or down a slope. Please beware.
• Turn around carefully on a steep slope as there is a greater risk of overturning.
• Always mount and leave a pavement in a forward, straight line. Accelerate very gently. It is better to mount the pavement using a curb cut.
• The maximum bump height you can drive over is 100 mm.
• Soft, slippery or uneven surfaces increase the risk of a dangerous situation.

Transporting the mobility scooter without a driver

(see also the chapter ‘Transport and storage’)

Life-threatening:

When transporting the mobility scooter in a motor vehicle, always make sure you are seated in a fixed seat of the motor vehicle. Mobility scooters may never be used as seating support in a motor vehicle, even if the mobility scooter is secured with a taxi restraint system. Warning :

• Make sure that your fingers do not get trapped when folding down the mobility scooter.
• Never carry the mobility scooter by the plastic parts of the housing.

Attention : Make sure that the mobility scooter is fully assembled before use. Miscellaneous

Warning : Do not put the mobility scooter in direct sunlight: the upholstery can become too hot, and cause burns or irritation to the skin.

Be careful:

• Do not allow the mobility scooter to come into contact with seawater: seawater is corrosive and will damage the mobility scooter.
• Do not allow the mobility scooter to come into contact with sand: sand may penetrate to the moving parts of the mobility scooter, causing faster wear and tear

Attention :
A number of technical precautions have been made to further guarantee your safety:

• The immobiliser is activated whenever a battery charger is connected.
• The speed in bends is automatically limited.
• Free wheeling is limited.
• The display warns you if the battery voltage is too low.
• The display gives you information for resolving possible faults.
• In the event of an electronic fault, the mobility scooter makes a controlled stop.
• The mobility scooter has ergonomically shaped safety handlebars to prevent injuries to fingers and hands.
• To avoid the risk of parts of the body becoming jammed, the necessary components have been shielded.
• Your dealer can fit a seatbelt (anterior pelvic support) to the fastening points of the armrests that are attached to the backrest, to secure your body in the correct position.

EMC-approved
The mobility scooter is approved for EMC (Electro- Magnetic Compatibility). Tests have shown that mobility scooters are not sensitive or damaging to mobile communication equipment and electronically controlled equipment. Despite this, please be careful when using the mobility scooter and mobile or electronic equipment at the same time.
Warning :

• The driving performance of the scooter can be influenced by electromagnetic fields (e.g. those emitted by cellphones, electricity generators or high power sources, etc.)
• The scooter might disturb the operation of devices in its envrironment that emit electromagnetic fields (e.g. alarm systems of shops, automatic doors, etc.)

The Presto is an electrically powered mobility scooter, suitable for both young and older people who have difficulty walking long distances. You can set up the Presto mobility scooter to meet all your requirements. This guarantees a relaxed posture while driving. The mobility scooter is basically operated with two hands. You need not be strong to drive the mobility scooter and the controls are easy. The Presto is available as a 4-wheel scooter. This manual describes the default settings of your mobility scooter. In the back of this user manual a list has been included for recording your specific settings.

Intended use
The Presto is intended to provide a means of mobility for people with a reduced walking ability. The product provides a seating support.
In the seated posture the user is applying the drive and steering functions of the product. The Presto is a configurative product that can be configured according to the pricelist of the product.

Technical specifications Presto/ PrestoS

• Intended use: outdoors, between -25° C and + 50° C, on paved paths and roads

• L x w x h: 1340 x 650 x 1135 mm (Presto)

• L x w x h: 1385 x 650 x 1135 mm (PrestoS)

• Height with headrest +180 mm

• Height without seat 690 mm

• Weight without batteries: 87 kg

• Weight with batteries (60 Ah): 122 kg)

• Weight of heaviest removable part (seat): 23 kg

• Maximum static stability downhill: 15 º

• Maximum static stability uphill: 15 º

• Maximum static stability sideways uphill: 15 º

• Maximum dynamic stability uphill: 10 º

• Rated slope: 10 º

• Max. driving theoretical distance according to ISO 7176-4 with fully-charged batteries*: 29 km (18 miles – 50 Ah) / 35km (22 miles – 60 Ah) / 44 km (27 miles – 73 Ah)

• Maximum obstacle height: 100 mm

• Maximum obstacle drop (pavement): 100 mm

• Ground clearance: 80 mm

• Max. (programmable) speed forward: 15 km/h**

• Minimum braking distance from maximum speed (programmable): 3600 mm

• Seat angle: 3 º

• Seat depth: 440 mm

• Seat width: 510 mm

• Seat height above footrest (min. – max.): 470 – 545 mm

• Height of footrest above ground: 190 mm

• Backrest angle: 90 – 110º

• Backrest height: 500 mm

• Armrest height (to seat): 190 – 240 mm

• Armrest length (to backrest): 350 mm
  Depending on the set speed, outside temperature, weight of the user, tyre pressure, etc.

• Turning circle (radius): 1600 mm

• Turn around width: 2000 mm

• Test dummy weight: 160 kg

• Max. user weight: 160 kg

• Required operating force: approx. 1-30N
  ** Less is possible

• Battery capacity (optional): 50/60/73 Ah

• Max. load: 8 amps
  *** Gel batteries

• Motor, transaxle: 850 watts 24 V (Presto)

• Motor, transaxle: 1000 watts 24 V (PrestoS)

• Charger type: 8 Amp 24 V

• Maximum sound power level 75 Db

• Magnetic brake: 8 Nm 24 V

• Ability to dismantle for transport: limited (See also page 29)

• Wheel size: 3.00 – 8 (Tubeless tire)

• Complies with: EN 12184 class C
  The mobility scooter has 2 12-volt dry (gel) batteries.

The following types are suitable:

• 50 Ah (198 x 166 x 171 mm) (14,2 kg)
• 60 Ah*** (260 x 170 x 178 mm) (17,7 kg)
• 73 Ah*** (260 x 170 x 210 mm) (23,6 kg)

Test specifications

• The scooter conforms to the following standards: ISO 7176- 8,9,14,16
• Requirements and test methods for static, impact and fatigue strengths: ISO 7176-8
• Climatic tests for scooters: ISO 7176-9
• Power and control systems for scooters: ISO 7176-14
• Requirements for resistance to ignition of upholstered parts: EN1021-2

Service and technical support
Contact your dealer if you have any questions about specific settings, maintenance or repairs. Always have the serial number ready. You can find these on the mobility scooter’s CE sticker (see also page 20).

Expected service life
Life & Mobility assigns a service life of 6 years to this product. This means that during this period, the product is fixable, safe and usable. The statement above is only applicable if the user uses the product in the manner that Life & Mobility intended, marked with CE and including any original accessories.

Product description Presto

Checking the delivery

Before using the mobility scooter, check if the delivery
matches the following product description. If you find
any transport damage upon delivery, please inform
your dealer. Life & Mobility trusts that the mobility
scooter meets your expectations and hopes it brings
you much convenience.

Product description Mobility scooter

A. Handlebars with control panel
B. Basket
C. Headlight
D1. Indicators (orange)
D2. Brake lights / Rear light (red)
D3. Day lights (optional)
E. Front wheels
F. Footrest
G. Battery controller/electronics cover
H. Freewheel lever
I. Rear wheel
J. Anti-tippers (optional)

Seat

K. Seat
L. Folding armrests
M. Armrest angle adjustment
M1. Armrest height adjustment
M2. Armrest width adjustment
N. Back angle lever
O. Seat lever (rotate)
P. Seat depth lever
Q. Headrest

Handlebars

R. Ignition lock
S. Battery charger contact
T. Handlebar angle adjustment lever

Control panel

a. Warning lights
b. Display
c. Speed decrease button
d. Forwards / reverse throttle lever
e. Hi Lo function
f. Right indicator
g. Left indicator
h. Horn
i. Right indicator
j. Left indicator
k. Forwards / reverse throttle lever
l. Speed increase button
m. Menu button
n. Lights

Features

• Basket
• Lights
• Brake lights
• Horn
• Slide system under chair
• Torsion springs on front and rear wheels
• Semi-independent suspension on the rear axle and on the front axle
• Comfortable seat with preshaped seating surface and backrest
• Easy and light operation of handlebars and control levers
• Shown on the display: km/h, total distance (km), time, temperature, high/low speed, sound setting
• Clear battery display and low battery voltage warning
• Depending on how the mobility scooter is set up.

Safety and comfort features

• Ergonomic safety handlebars with soft padding and height and depth adjustment via a gas spring
• Rotating headlight
• Limited freewheel (4 km/h)
• Automatic speed limiter in turns
• Indicators cancel automatically after turn
• Mirror
• Adjustable armrests
• Automatic brakes (see also page 20)
• Headrest
• Anterior pelvic support

Not pictured
Various accessories are optionally available, including:

• Seatbelt
• Rearview mirror
•  Anti-tipping supports
•  Eiffel crutch holder
• Rollator holder
• Lined scooter cape, rain and wind proof
• Rainproof scooter cover
• Adapter for Goliath 3 / Hercules tackle system
  See www.life-mobility.com for more accessories.
• Not possible in conjunction with Hi Lo function.

Markings on the mobility scooter
There are a number of stickers on the mobility scooter. Below is an overview of these stickers, with their location.
CE sticker
The mobility scooter complies with the mandatorily applicable European REGULATION (EU) 2017/745 for Medical Devices and has a CE label. The CE sticker is located underneath the battery cover (J) at the rear of your mobility scooter. Tilt the cover backwards and place this separately.

Attention:

• Always place back the batterycover (G), as it protects the electronic equipment underneath.
• You will hear a click when the electronics cover is in the correct position. Freewheel sticker (see also page 29) The sticker above the freewheel lever indicates the “push position”. In this setting the mobility scooter can be moved freely. The sticker below the free-wheel lever indicates that the mobility scooter is ready to be electrically driven.
  Battery connection diagram The battery connection diagram is located on the inside of the battery cover. It also includes the fuse and the motor controls.

Settings and adjustments

You can set up the mobility scooter to meet all your requirements. It is advisable to contact your dealer for the correct settings.
Adjusting the seat
Seat height
The seat is connected tot the seat post with a bolt-nut connection and can be adjusted by your dealer

Back angle

Attention:

• Only adjust the backrest when you are sitting in the seat.
• Watch out for overturning:
  • If you have set up the seat with a large back angle.
  • When driving up a slope.
  • If the slide system is in the rear-most position

.
1. Sit down on the seat.
2. Lift up the lever (N).
3. Use your upper body to push the backrest backwards into the right position, or:
4. Bend your upper body forward to allow the backrest to move forward automatically. 5. Release the lever (N). The backrest is now locked in its current position

References

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