zip r Coaster Knee Scooter Owner’s Manual
- June 12, 2024
- zip r
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zip r Coaster Knee Scooter
Product Information
The Zip’r Coaster knee scooter is designed to aid users in walking. It can be
used both indoors and outdoors on flat surfaces. It is intended for use by a
single individual with a maximum weight of 300 lbs.
The user should possess the necessary physical, visual, and cognitive skills
to operate the knee scooter safely. If there is any doubt, please consult your
dealer/prescriber.
The owner’s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product
information available at the time of publication. Zip’r Mobility reserves the
right to make changes and alterations as necessary. The latest version of the
manual can be found on zipr.com.
Contact Information For customer support, please fill out the contact us form on www.zipr.com.
- Authorized Dealer: ___
- Dealer Telephone #: ___
- Zip’r Coaster Serial #: ___ (Located on the left base of the knee scooter)
Product Usage Instructions
Safety Guidelines WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous
condition/situation. Failure to follow designated procedures can cause
personal injury, component damage, or malfunction.
MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specified. Failure to
perform mandatory actions can cause personal injury and/or equipment damage.
PROHIBITED! These actions are prohibited. Prohibited actions should not
be performed at any time or in any circumstances. Performing a prohibited
action can cause personal injury and/or equipment damage.
General Before operating the knee scooter, it is important to read and understand the safety advice provided in the manual. This advice aims to avoid possible injury to the user or bystanders and prevent damage to the knee scooter or surrounding property.
Your Knee Scooter The Zip’r Coaster knee scooter is designed to provide mobility for individuals with limited mobility. It can be used indoors and outdoors on flat surfaces. The maximum weight capacity is 300 lbs.
Assembly Refer to the assembly instructions provided in the manual for step-by-step guidance on how to assemble the knee scooter.
Care And Maintenance Proper care and maintenance of the knee scooter are essential to ensure its optimal performance and longevity. Follow the care and maintenance instructions provided in the manual to keep the knee scooter in good condition.
Warranty Details about the warranty coverage for the Zip’r Coaster knee scooter can be found in the warranty section of the manual.
Warnings / Uses.
Intended Use: The intended use of Zip’r Mobility products is to provide
mobility to persons limited under intended usage to users that have the
capacity to operate such products.
The Zipr Coaster knee scooter is designed to aid users in walking. It may be
used both indoors and outdoors on flat surfaces. It is intended for use by a
single individual with a maximum weight of 300 lbs.
The user should possess the necessary physical, visual and cognitive skills in
order to operate the knee scooter safely. If there is any doubt, please
consult your dealer/prescriber.
It is important that the user reads and understands the safety advice given
within this manual before attempting to operate the product. This advice aims
to avoid possible injury to the user or bystanders and avoid damage to the
knee scooter or surrounding property.
NOTE : This owner’s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and
product information available at the time of publication. Zip’r Mobility
reserves the right to make changes and alterations as they become necessary.
Any changes to our products may cause slight variations between the
illustrations and explanations in this manual and the product you have
purchased. The latest/current version of this manual is available on zipr.com.
ZIP’R MOBILITY CONTACT INFORMATION
- For customer support please fill out the contact us form on MY AUTHORIZED DEALER: ___
- DEALER TELEPHONE #: ___
- Zip’r Coaster Serial #: ___ (Located on the left base of the knee scooter)
Product Safety Symbols
The symbols shown below are used on the knee scooter to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely.
Safety Guidelines
WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation. Failure
to follow designated procedures can cause either personal injury, component
damage, or malfunction.
MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specified. Failure to
perform mandatory actions can cause personal injury and/or equipment damage.
PROHIBITED! These actions are prohibited. Prohibited actions should not
be performed at any time or in any circumstances. Performing a prohibited
action can cause personal injury and/or equipment damage.
General
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MANDATORY! Do not operate your new knee scooter for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual.
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Your knee scooter is designed for use as a walking aid meant to assist users while walking. If a large amount of force is placed on the knee scooter even when the brakes are locked in position, the knee scooter may move. Always exercise caution when using.
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Zip’r Mobility provides an extensive array of products to best fit the individual needs of users. Please be aware that the final selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of knee scooter to be used is the responsibility of the knee scooter user who is capable of making such a decision and his/her healthcare professional (i.e., medical doctor, physical therapist, etc.)
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The contents of this manual are based on the expectation that a mobility device expert has properly fitted the knee scooter to the user and has assisted the prescribing healthcare professional and/or the authorized provider in the instruction process for the use of the product. There may be certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the knee scooter user will need to practice operating the knee scooter in the presence of a trained attendant. A trained attendant can be defined as a family member or care professional specially trained in assisting a knee scooter user in various daily living activities.
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As you begin using your knee scooter during daily activities, you will probably encounter situations which you will need some practice. Simply take your time and you will soon be in confident control as you maneuver through doorways, on and off elevators, up and down ramps. Operating techniques used in this manual should only be used as a “basic” guide, as each Coaster user is solely responsible for individual safety and the safety of others when using a Zip’r Coaster scooter.
Provided below are some precautions, tips, and other safety considerations that will help you become accustomed to operating the knee scooter safely.- WARNING! Do not use a strong corrosive cleaner on the products surface!
- WARNING! Do not leave your knee scooter outside in rainy conditions!
MANDATORY! Prior to sitting down on the seat, lock both brakes to prevent
the knee scooter from sliding!
MANDATORY! Do not hang any weighted items on any part of the frame as it
may cause the knee scooter to become unstable!
PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK:
Get to know the feel of your knee scooter and its capabilities. We recommend
that you perform a safety check before each use to make sure your knee scooter
operates smoothly and safely.
Perform the following inspections prior to using your knee scooter:
- Check to ensure that the knee scooter is fully unfolded with the frame securely locked into position.
- Check to ensure that the castor wheels are secured.
- Check the brakes to ensure they operate properly.
- Check the condition of the tires. Make sure they are not damaged or excessively worn.
Your Knee Scooter
The Zip’r Coaster Knee Scooter consists of the following major components
listed in the diagram below.
Assembly
- Figure 1. Carefully remove your Zip’r Coaster knee scooter from its packaging. Insert the mainframe into the rear frame of the knee scooter. Ensure that the lower mainframe clicks into place. Tighten the knob on the upper mainframe securely.
- Figure 2. Install the brake cable clip to the lower mainframe.
- Figure 3. Insert the knee pad into the knee pad post. Adjust the height of the knee pad post by raising or lowering the knee pad post. Secure the height inserting the seat post pin with knob. Tighten the seat post pin with knob securely.
- Figure 4. From its folded position raise the steering column. Lock the steering column into place by tightening the lever located at the base of the column. Fold the steering column pushing downwards.
- Figure 5. Insert the handlebar into the steering column. Adjust the handlebar to a comfortable height, then secure it into place by attaching and tightening the locking knob ensuring that it goes all the way through the pinhole.
Brake Operation & Adjustment
- Squeeze the brake handle to slow the knee scooter.
- Pushing down on each brake handle will engage the brake.
Basket Installation
- Install the basket my aligning the holes located on the baskets mounting plate to the frame of the knee scooter. Tighten until the basket is secure.
WARNING! If brake adjustment tension is low this may cause the knee scooter to move even when locked.
Care And Maintenance
Your Zip’r Coaster knee scooter requires a minimal amount of maintenance. The following are the maintenance items that should be followed to ensure that your knee scooter is both safe and operational.
Daily
- Always store your knee scooter in a warm and dry climate-controlled environment.
- Always lock in the brakes when getting on and off the scooter. It will ensure extra stability and keep it from rolling away.
Cleaning
- The knee scooter is made from durable metals along with ABS plastic. The knee scooter can be cleaned using a damp towel.
- A damp cloth can be used to clean the seat and backrest, ensuring that the backrest and seat are dry prior to sitting on your knee scooter.
PROHIBITED! Do not apply rubber conditioner on the tire tread; this may
cause the tires to become dangerously slippery.
PROHIBITED! Do not use a rubber or vinyl conditioner on the seat or
backrest of the wheelchair, doing so may cause the surfaces to become
dangerously slippery resulting in personal injury and/or damage to your knee
scooter.
Maintenance
- Keep the knee scooter stored indoors to avoid moisture and rust.
- Regularly check the tires for wear and replace if worn.
- Do not use a water hose or power sprayer to clean the knee scooter.
- Make sure all nuts and bolts are tight.
- Regularly check brake cables if worn and contact Zip’r if worn.
Warranty
If you purchased a warranty from an authorized dealer, contact your dealer directly for details and warranty service. If you purchased directly through Zip’r our manufacturer’s warranty below applies to your knee scooter.
Warranty Registry
Zip’r requires that customers register their product on Zipr.com within 30
days of purchase for the warranty to be valid.
Customers that fail to register their product within 30 days of purchase will
have a voided warranty and Zip’r Mobility will not be responsible for any
claims and damages of any purchased Zip’r products.
How Do I Register My Warranty?
On zipr.com click on the Product Registry tab. Fill out the corresponding
information attached & click submit.
One-Year Limited Warranty:
One year warranty on structural frame components; including platform, fork,
and frame. Zip’r will replace the defective knee scooter or mail replacement
parts.
Customers will need to contact their own Repair/Service Technicians for any
mechanical work to be done due to warranty issues. Zip’r will provide warranty
items directly to customer(s) or customers’ Repair/Service Technicians.
If you would like a list of Repair/Service Technicians, which have been
provided to Zip’r by several customers, please email us at
[email protected].
Returns to providers or Zip’r Mobility without prior authorization, for any
reason, will not be accepted.
Warranty Exclusions:
The following are wearable components and not warranted
- Brake Pads
- Brake Cables
- Tires & Wheels
- Brake Levers
- Seats
- Storage Bags
- Backrests
Other Items Not Warranted:
Repairs and/or modifications made to any part of the wheelchair without specific and prior consent from Zip’r Mobility, circumstances beyond control of Zip’r Mobility, labor service calls, and shipping costs and other charges incurred for repair of the product.
- There is no other express warranty. Implied warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one (1) year from the date of original purchase and to the extent permitted by law. Any and all implied warranties are excluded. This is the exclusive remedy. Liabilities for consequential damages under any and all warranties are excluded.
- Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages.
- All warranty claims must be accompanied by proof of purchase, order number and product serial number (if applicable). Please keep a copy of your original purchase receipt and serial number (located under battery box) for warranty claims and/or product reference.
- Warranty is only valid for products purchased, registered within 30 days of purchase, and shipped within the continental USA.
Zip’r Mobility contact information:
- Web site : www.zipr.com
- For customer support please fill out the contact us.