Razor Sonic Glow Hovertrax Bluetooth Sound and Light Smart Balancing Electric Scooter Owner’s Manual

Sonic Glow Hovertrax Bluetooth Sound and Light Smart Balancing Electric

Scooter

OWNER’S MANUAL
Read and understand this entire manual before allowing
child to use this product! For assistance contact Razor.
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE.
NOTE: Manual illustrations are for demonstration purposes only.
Illustrations may not reflect exact appearance of actual product.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Please have your product along with the 19 character product I.D. code with you
before contacting Razor for warranty assistance and/or replacement parts.
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INTRODUCTION

This manual will help you understand, set up and safely use the Razor® Sonic Glow™ Hovertrax™. It is important that you adhere to all safety warnings and cautions that appear throughout and that you use good judgment when riding, so keep reading!

A SPECIAL TECHNOLOGY, WITH NEW

CONCEPTS FOR CONTROL AND SAFETY

As is obvious the first time you see it, the Razor Sonic Glow Hovertrax is different from things you may have ridden before. No handlebars. No front or rear wheel. No brake. The new Sonic Glow Hovertrax is such a product, and it moves, which means if you are interested in riding it you should be interested in learning how to do that properly – and if you are interested in minimizing the risk of falling off or being injured, you should be very interested in focusing on how to ride this product as safely as possible. Helping you do that is the goal of this manual and other warnings. THIS SONIC GLOW HOVERTRAX, LIKE RAZOR’S OTHER EXISTING HOVERTRAX PRODUCTS MOVES AND YOU MUST UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE YOUR FUN AND MINIMIZE RISKS OF INJURY PRESENTED BY RIDING THIS NEW MOVING PRODUCT.

MOVEMENT OF THE RAZOR SONIC GLOW HOVERTRAX IS CONTROLLED BY THE ANGLE OF THE FOOT PLATFORMS, WHICH IS DETERMINED BY PRESSURE APPLIED BY THE RIDER’S FEET ON THE PLATFORMS.

Different? Well, yes, the Sonic Glow Hovertrax is “different.” It is an electrically motorized, computerized, gyroscopically balance assisted, independently articulated, dual-platform two-wheeled personal mobility system. If that sounds unlike any
bicycle, scooter, Rip Stik, roller skate or water ski you have ever used, you’re on the right track.

However, the Razor Sonic Glow Hovertrax does not operate “magically”, and it does not fly, float or disappear. Its movements are not controlled remotely, or by the rider’s brainwaves or earnest good wishes, and it has neither a steering wheel, nor a brake, nor external stabilizers of any kind. Yet it can go, stop, turn and back up – and all of this is controlled solely by
the rider’s feet moving at angles relative to the ground. THIS IS CRUCIAL TO RECOGNIZE AND TO REMEMBER AT ALL TIMES. The angle of your feet – forward, level or rearward – on each foot platform is how Sonic Glow
Hovertrax receives, processes and executes instructions from the rider. This will affect the operation of the
Razor Sonic Glow Hovertrax far more than leaning or “shifting body weight” alone.
WARNING: Read this manual – including both “Safety Warnings” (pages 2-3) and “How to Operate” (pages 7-11) and learn to ride safely!

SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING: Whenever you ride the Sonic Glow Hovertrax you risk serious injury or death from collisions, falls or loss of control. To ride safely, YOU MUST READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL.

WARNING: Riding any electric product can be a hazardous activity.
Certain conditions may cause the equipment to fail without fault of the
manufacturer. Like other electric ride-on products, the Razor Sonic Glow
Hovertrax can and is intended to move, and it is therefore possible to lose
control, fall off and/or get into dangerous situations that no amount of
care, instruction or expertise can eliminate. If such things occur you can
be seriously injured or die, even when using safety equipment and other
precautions. RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK AND USE COMMON SENSE.

WARNING: Failure t o read and understand “How to Operate”
section of this manual (pages 7-11) increases risk of injury due to falls or
other incidents.

WARNING: NOT FOR RIDERS UNDER AGE 8 OR HEAVIER
THAN 176 LB (80 KG). DO NOT EXCEED THE WEIGHT LIMIT OF 176 lb
(80 kg) – including backpacks and other items that might be carried.
Exceeding the weight limit could injure the rider and damage the Razor
Sonic Glow Hovertrax. Rider weight alone also does not necessarily mean
a person’s size is appropriate to fit or maintain control of the Razor Sonic
Glow Hovertrax. Keep this product away from small children and remember
that this product is intended for use only by persons who are, at a minimum,
completely comfortable and competent while operating the product.
Razor recommends that children under the age of 8 not be permitted to
use this product. This recommendation is based not just on age or weight
or height – it reflects consideration of expected maturity and skills as well
as physical size. The recommended rider age of 8 years or older is only an
estimate and can be affected by the rider’s size, weight, or skills – not every
rider 8 years old or older will be suited to the product. Certainly, any rider
unable to fit comfortably on the Razor Sonic Glow Hovertrax should not
attempt to ride it, but a parent’s decision to allow his or her child to
ride this product should be based on the child’s maturity, skill, and
ability to follow rules. Razor emphasizes that adults are strongly
advised not to disregard Razor’s recommendations or permit
younger children to ride the Razor Sonic Glow Hovertrax.
Because products, like the Razor Sonic Glow Hovertrax, can and do
present potential hazards plainly associated with their use, it is well
recognized THE NEED FOR EXERCISE OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY IN
SELECTING RIDING PRODUCTS APPROPRIATE TO THE AGE OF A RIDER,
OR PARENTAL SUPERVISION IN SITUATIONS IN WHICH CHILDREN OF
VARIOUS AGES MAY HAVE ACCESS TO THE SAME RIDING PRODUCTS,
IS IMPORTANT. Not every product is appropriate for every age or size of
rider, and recommendations are intended to reflect the nature of the hazards
and the expected mental or physical ability, or both, of a rider to cope with
the hazards.
Persons with any mental or physical conditions that may make them
susceptible to injury, impair their physical dexterity or mental capabilities
to recognize, understand, and follow safety instructions, and to be able to
understand the hazards inherent in a product’s use, should not use or be
permitted to use products inappropriate for their abilities. Persons with
heart conditions, head, back or neck ailments (or prior surgeries to these
areas of the body), or pregnant women, should be cautioned not to operate
this product.

CHECK AND MAINTAIN RAZOR SONIC GLOW HOVERTRAX

WARNING: Always inspect the Razor Sonic Glow Hovertrax prior
to use. Properly inspecting and maintaining your product can reduce the risk
of injury. Before use, check to confirm that any and all guards or covers are
in place and in serviceable condition. Check that the parts are functioning
properly, that the tires are not damaged or worn excessively. The Razor
Sonic Glow Hovertrax should be maintained and repaired in accordance with
the manufacturer’s specifications, using only the manufacturer’s authorized
replacement parts, and should not be modified from the manufacturer’s
original design and configuration. Replace worn or broken parts immediately.
Always check the battery charge before using the Razor Sonic Glow
Hovertrax. Do not ride the Razor Sonic Glow Hovertrax when its battery is
low, as indicated by a flashing red light and beeping. The Razor Sonic Glow
Hovertrax may stop operating and cause you to fall. Use only Razor Sonic
Glow Hovertrax charger.

WARNING: Check local laws and regulations to see where and how
you may use your Razor Sonic Glow Hovertrax legally. Follow all applicable
laws for vehicles and pedestrians.

SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR CONTINUED USE:

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL USERS

Periodically review this information and make sure that you understand all
warnings, cautions, instructions and safety topics. Do not let others ride the
Razor Sonic Glow Hovertrax until they have read this manual. Any type of
wheeled activity can be hazardous. Wheels can, and are intended to move
and it is therefore possible to get into dangerous situations and/or lose
control and/or fall off. In such situations serious injury or death could occur.
Always be aware of the activity around you. Use the Razor Sonic Glow
Hovertrax in areas free from fixed or moving hazards. Watch your
surroundings for pedestrians, animals and riders of other wheeled devices.

WARNING: Only use the Razor Sonic Glow Hovertrax indoors or on
completely smooth surfaces. Avoid obstacles and slippery surfaces, which
could result in a loss of balance or traction and cause a fall. See the section
on Terrain for more guidelines.

WARNING: Do not lift the Razor Sonic Glow Hovertrax off the
ground when the product is turned on. Do not turn on the Razor Sonic Glow
Hovertrax in mid-air. This will cause the wheels to spin freely which could
result in injury to yourself or damage to things around you.
Ride defensively. Watch out for potential obstacles that could catch your
wheel(s) or force you to swerve suddenly or lose control. Be careful to avoid
pedestrians, skaters, skateboards, scooters, bikes, children or animals who
may enter your path, and respect the rights and property of others.
Never carry passengers or allow more than one person at a time to ride the
electric product.
Never use headphones or a cell phone when riding. Never hitch a ride with
another product.
Do not ride the Razor Sonic Glow Hovertrax in wet or icy weather
and never immerse this electric product in water, as the electrical and
drive components could get damaged by water or possibly create other
unsafe conditions.

NOTICE: This manual contains many warnings and cautions concerning the consequences of failing to maintain, inspect or properly use your Razor Sonic Glow Hovertrax product. Because any incident can result in serious injury or even death, we do not repeat the warning of possible serious injury or death each time such a possibility is mentioned.

SAFETY WARNINGS

Wet, slick, bumpy, uneven or rough surfaces may increase risks. Do not
ride this electric product in mud, ice, puddles or water. Avoid excessive
speeds that can be associated with downhill rides. Never use near steps or
swimming pools.
Do not ride at night or when visibility is limited.
Be careful and know your limitations. Risk of injury increases as the degree
of riding difficulty increases. The rider assumes all risk associated with
aggressive riding activities.

WARNING: Never operate any moving product, including the Razor
Sonic Glow Hovertrax, while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

PROPER RIDING ATTIRE
Always wear proper protective equipment, such as an approved safety
helmet (with chin strap securely buckled). A helmet may be legally required
by local law or regulation in your area. Elbow pads, kneepads, wrist guards,
a long-sleeved shirt, long pants and gloves are recommended. Always wear
athletic shoes (lace-up shoes with rubber soles) and keep shoelaces tied and
out of the way of the wheels, motor and drive system. Never ride barefooted
or in sandals.

USING THE CHARGER
The charger supplied with the electric product should be regularly examined
for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts. In the event of
such damage, the product must not be charged until the charger has been
repaired or replaced.
Use only with the recommended charger.
Use caution when charging.
The charger is not a toy. Charger should be operated by an adult.
Do not operate charger near flammable materials.
Unplug charger and disconnect from product when not in use.
Always disconnect from the charger prior to wiping down and cleaning your
product with damp cloth.

FAILURE TO USE COMMON SENSE AND HEED THE ABOVE
WARNINGS INCREASES RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY. USE
WITH APPROPRIATE CAUTION AND SERIOUS ATTENTION TO
SAFE OPERATION.

PRE-RIDE CHECKLIST

Wheels
Practice riding only in wide open areas clear from curbs,
parking blocks and other obstacles, including things you may
fall on or into if you lose your balance. Impacting the wheels
against any hard surface can damage the wheels. Wheels are
not covered under your limited warranty.

Hardware/Loose Parts
Before every ride, check all parts, such as nuts, bolts,
fasteners, etc., to ensure they are secure and assembled
correctly. There should not be any unusual rattles or sounds
from loose parts or broken components. If the product is
damaged, do not ride. Reference “Safety Warnings” on
pages 2 and 3 of this manual.

Safety Gear
Always wear proper protective gear, such as an approved
safety helmet. Elbow pads, kneepads and wrist guards are
recommended. Always wear athletic shoes (lace-up shoes with
rubber soles) and keep shoelaces tied and out of the way of the
wheels, motor and drive system. NEVER RIDE BAREFOOTED OR IN SANDALS.

Laws and Regulations
Always check and obey any local laws or regulations.

Storage
Prolonged exposure to UV rays, rain and the elements may
damage the enclosure materials, store indoors when not in use.

Need Help? Visit our website for replacement parts, product support, a list of authorized service centers in the US and customer service contact information
at www.razor.com. Please have the product I.D. code (located on the white label of your product) available for better assistance. Additional Customer
Service contact information is listed at the back of this manual.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Remove contents from box. Remove the separators that protect the components from damage during shipping.
Inspect the contents of the box for scratches or dents that may have occurred during shipping. Because the Sonic
Glow Hovertrax was assembled and packed at the factory, there should not be any problems, even if the box has a few scars or dents. Please keep this box in case you need to send the Sonic Glow Hovertrax back for service or repairs. If you use another box, Razor will not be responsible for any damage caused during shipping.
MAKE SURE POWER SWITCH IS TURNED “OFF” BEFORE CONDUCTING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.

Estimated Set-Up Time

Allow up to 5 hours for initial charge (see page 6 for charging information).
Charger
Note: Charger design may vary from one shown

WARNING:
DO NOT USE NON-RAZOR PARTS
WITH YOUR PRODUCT.
The Sonic Glow Hovertrax has
been built to certain Razor design
specifications. The original
equipment supplied at the time of
sale was selected on the basis of
its compatibility with the frame and
all other parts. Certain aftermarket
components may not be compatible
and will void the warranty.

Product ID Locations:
(See locations to the left)
1. Frame (Underneath Product)
2. Charger
3. UPC Side of Box (Not Shown)

Box Contents:
• Sonic Glow Hovertrax
• Charger
• Owner’s Manual

Need Help? Visit our website for replacement parts, product support, a list of authorized service centers in the US and customer service contact information
at www.razor.com. Please have the product I.D. code (located on the white label of your product) available for better assistance. Additional Customer
Service contact information is listed at the back of this manual.

ASSEMBLY AND SET-UP

Calibration Confirmation

Note: Your Sonic Glow Hovertrax should have been calibrated at the factory.

1. Place Sonic Glow Hovertrax on a level surface.
2. Turn power ON. If product remains level or adjusts to become level, calibration has been confirmed. No further steps are needed.

If product begins to roll or does not move into a level orientation, see
Calibrating Sonic Glow Hovertrax.

Calibrating Sonic Glow Hovertrax

1 Place Sonic Glow Hovertrax on a level surface.
2 Manually adjust the platforms so they are level to the ground.

3 While keeping the product level, turn power ON and HOLD until product
beeps and lights flash (approximately 15-20 seconds).
4 Turn power back OFF.

5 Calibration complete.
Note: Once the product has been calibrated, no matter what position (angle)
the platforms are in when it is turned off, the platforms will automatically
self-balance themselves back to the calibrated position when product is
turned on.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

Your Sonic Glow Hovertrax comes with a lithium-ion battery pack. Your Sonic Glow Hovertrax may not have a fully charged battery; therefore you must charge the battery prior to use. Be sure to charge the battery in a clean, dry location away from direct sunlight, flames or sparks.

• Use only Razor Sonic Glow Hovertrax charger.
• Initial charge time: 5 hours.
• Recharge time: up to 5 hours, even if the light
turns green. Recommended maximum charging
time is 24 hours.
• Always charge the battery immediately after riding.
• Fully charge battery before storing for extended
periods of time.
• Unplug charger from the wall outlet when not in use.
• Failure to recharge battery periodically may result in a
battery that will not accept a charge.
• Make sure the Sonic Glow Hovertrax power switch is
turned OFF when product is not in use. If the power
switch is left on for an extended period of time, the
battery may reach a stage at which it will no longer
hold a charge.• Run time: Up to 30 minutes of continuous ride time.
Run time may vary depending on riding conditions,
rider weight, climate, and/or proper maintenance.
• Constant stopping and starting may shorten ride time.
• Do not charge at or below 32º F (0º C).
• Do not allow charger or battery pack to overheat. If
they seem warm, allow to cool down. Charge only at
room temperature.
• Do not place product or charger in the sun or warm
environment. Keep at normal room temperature.

Charger
Note: Charger design may vary from one shown

1 Plug the charger plug into wall outlet. The light on the charger should be green.
Note: If green light (LED) does not turn on, try a different outlet.

2 Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position. Plug the charger into the charger port on the Sonic Glow Hovertrax. The light on the charger should turn red during charging. The light will turn green again when charging is complete.

Model

|

Voltage
(Nominal) Vdc

|

Capacity
(Nominal) Ah

|

Charge
Temperature Range

|

Operating
Temperature Range

---|---|---|---|---

Sonic Glow Hovertrax

|

25.2

|

2.0

|

0° to 40°C
32° to 104°F

|

-10° to 40°C14° to 104°F

 Battery Power Level Indicator

• Green + Orange + Red Indicator Lights – Battery is sufficiently charged.
• Red + Orange Indicator Lights – Charge product as soon as possible. If you continue to ride the product, the  orange light will turn off. The red light will begin flashing and the product will begin to beep.
• Flashing Red Indicator Light and Rapid Beeping – Step off and charge immediately. The battery is out of  power and the product will automatically shut off. Do not attempt to ride until product has been recharged.

WARNING: The Sonic Glow  Hovertrax will notify you when the  battery charge is dangerously low  by beeping. The orange battery  indicator light will turn off and the  red light will begin to flash. If these  warnings occur, immediately slow  down and safely step off. Turn the  product off. Do not attempt to ride again until the battery is recharged.

HOW TO OPERATE

HOW IT WORKS

The Sonic Glow Hovertrax responds to the rider’s foot movements. Remember this. The Sonic Glow Hovertrax moves  due to fore and aft foot platform tilt caused by the rider’s foot (or feet).

Movement, speed, and stopping are controlled by the degree to which the rider’s feet cause the foot platforms of the  Sonic Glow Hovertrax to no longer be parallel to the ground.

When the product is “ON”, the gyroscopic mechanized balancing feature of the Sonic Glow Hovertrax tries to keep  the foot platforms of the product parallel to the ground. In use, Sonic Glow Hovertrax then detects changes from  “level” which are caused by fore and aft pressure on the foot platform(s) applied by the rider’s feet. Such changes  are interpreted by the Sonic Glow Hovertrax as instructions to make the wheels move. Sonic Glow Hovertrax tries to  re-level a forward tilt by accelerating, and tries to level a rearward tilt by decelerating.

PERIODIC RECALIBRATION IS RECOMMENDED

The Sonic Glow Hovertrax self-balancing features are calibrated to function with a detected “resting position” that  is level. Over time and usage, recalibration may be needed to assure “level” status. If inaccurate calibration persists,  this could affect the operation of the unit by sending instructions to the motor(s) to move that may differ from the  intended motion.

To calibrate the product (see page 5 for additional information):

• Turn power OFF.
• Manually adjust the platforms so they are parallel to the ground.
• Turn power ON and HOLD until it beeps and lights flash (approximately 15-20 seconds).
• Turn power back OFF.
• Calibration complete.

Once the product has been calibrated, no matter what position (angle) the platforms are in when it is turned off, the  platforms will automatically self-balance themselves back to the calibrated position when turned on.

MOVING AND CHANGING DIRECTION:

When a rider stands on the Sonic Glow Hovertrax with an evenly weighted foot that is “level” on either foot platform:

• Pressing toes on both feet downward moves Sonic Glow Hovertrax forward.
• Pressing heels on both feet downward moves Sonic Glow Hovertrax backward.
• Turns are done by putting more downward pressure on the front side of the foot platform on the outside of the turn.
• A rider can spin in place by pushing downward on the front edge of one foot platform while simultaneously  pushing downward on the rear edge of the other foot platform.

ACCELERATING AND STOPPING:

• To go faster or to slow down, press the foot platforms at a greater angle for “more” and reduce the angles for “less”.

• When slowing or stopping, if you continue to apply force to the edges opposite the direction of travel, you may not  only stop but continue on to reverse your direction.

How does this happen? The fundamental principle is that the Sonic Glow Hovertrax is designed to be “at rest”  when the foot platforms are level – and the gyroscopic mechanized balancing feature detects the “levelness” of  the product. This same feature detects foot movements that cause a foot platform to no longer be “level” and it  interprets these changes as orders to move.

That’s it. That’s how it works. It does what your feet tell it to do, and the product “self-balances” itself in order to be  ready to detect and implement the instructions provided by a rider’s feet.

Understanding this principle is important for obvious reasons. It also suggests some obvious warnings for riding the  Sonic Glow Hovertrax, such as:

• Do not jump up and down on it: If you remove a foot (or both feet), then land back on the Sonic Glow Hovertrax  and cause the foot platform(s) to change position relative to “level” in any degree, the machine could and will react  by moving immediately in response to an “instruction”, which can result in loss of rider stability, balance or control. 
• Shifting Weight Alone is not the Issue: Do not presume that shifting weight alone controls motion – or,  for that matter, that not shifting weight equals “stability”. Shifting of rider weight may be associated with  increase or decrease of foot pressures on the foot platforms, but it is the action of the feet on the foot platforms  which instructs Sonic Glow Hovertrax to move. Conversely, if you were to shift your weight without altering  the placement or angle of your feet, so that the foot platforms remain level, the Sonic Glow Hovertrax does not  receive any “signal” to interpret.

Note: Do not lift the Sonic Glow  Hovertrax off the ground when it is turned on. Do not turn on the Sonic  Glow Hovertrax in mid-air.

Riding Tip: Certainly the rider may  “lean” on the Sonic Glow Hovertrax, but leaning only affects the foot  platform’s position to the extent the rider’s feet change their  position. If the rider’s ankles are  held at a consistent 90° angle,  leaning will result in tilting. Note  that leaning can exaggerate shifting  of weight, which may affect the  ability of a rider to recover to a level  posture – increasing the possibility  of loss of balance.

Need Help?  Visit our website for replacement parts, product support, a list of authorized service centers in the US and customer service contact information  at www.razor.com. Please have the product I.D. code (located on the white label of your product) available for better assistance. Additional Customer  Service contact information is listed at the back of this manual.

References

• Razor | Scooters and Ride-ons for the whole family

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