EQUIPMED Electric Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam User Manual

EQUIPMED Electric Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam

Safety

Safety messages are designed to alert you to possible dangers or hazards that could cause death, injury or equipment or property damage if not understood or followed. Safety messages have the following symbols:

• You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY INJURED if you do not follow instructions.
• You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY INJURED if you do not follow instructions.
• You CAN be INJURED if you do not follow instructions or equipment damage may occur.

It is important that you read and understand the instruction manual before use and keep the manual in a safe place for future reference. Safety information presented here is generic in nature – some advice may not be applicable to every piece of equipment.
All safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury when operating the equipment.
The term “equipment” refers to your product, be it electrical mains, battery or petrol engine powered.
IMPORTANT – Handle the equipment safely and carefully.
BEFORE USE – If you are not familiar with the safe operation/handling of this equipment, or are in any way unsure of any aspect of suitability or correct use it for your application, you should complete training conducted by a person or organization qualified in safe use and operation of this equipment, including fuel/electrical handling and safety.

WARNINGS

• Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
• Never run a combustion engine in confined areas.
• Do not operate the equipment in flammable or explosive environments, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Engine and equipment may create sparks or heat that may ignite vapours, dust etc.
• Keep clear of moving parts.
• This equipment may be a potential source of electric shock if misused.
• Do not operate the equipment if it is damaged, malfunctioning or is in an excessively worn state.
• Do not allow others to use the equipment unless they have read this manual and are adequately trained.
• When using the equipment, basic safety precautions detailed here must always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury and material damage.
• When wiring electrically powered equipment, follow all electrical and safety codes.
• Ensure all power sources conform to equipment voltage requirements and are disconnected before connecting equipment.

General Work Area Safety

Work areas should be clean and well it.
Do not operate the equipment if bystanders, animals etc. are within operating range of the equipment or the general work area.

Personal Safety

• Keep packaging away from children – risk of suffocation! Operators must use the equipment correctly. When using the equipment, consider conditions and pay due care to persons and property.
• Do not attempt to lift or move a power scooter by any of its removable parts. Personal injury and damage to the power scooter may result.
• Do not drive the scooter on a major roadway.
• Avoid driving in the dark or in times of limited vision.
• Do not connect any electrical or mechanical devices to the scooter. Doing so may cause personal injury or damage to equipment, and voids the manufacturer’s warranty.
• Do not operate the scooter if it is not functioning properly. Contact the manufacturer or an authorised service personnel.
• Influence of Medication or Alcohol
• Check with your physician if you are taking any medications that may affect your ability to operate your power scooter safely.
• Do not operate your scooter while you are under the influence of alcohol, as it impairs your ability to operate your power scooter in a safe manner.

General Equipment Use and Care

• Make sure that your weight does not exceed the recommended weight limit of the scooter.
• Always ensure that the power is switched off, when getting on or off the scooter.
• When getting on and off the scooter, do not step on the foot rest.
• Keep your feet on the foot rest always while driving.
• Be aware of the environment around you when choosing a desired speed. For indoor environments, we recommend that you select the slowest speed setting. For outdoor environments, select a speed that is comfortable for you to control the scooter safely.
• Reduce speed when making sharp turns.
• Do not switch off the power when the scooter is still moving forward. This will bring the scooter to an extremely abrupt stop.
• Avoid jerky stop/start motions as it will result in excessive battery drain and increase tyre wear. To break in an emergency, simply release the forward/reverse lever.
• Make sure that the wheel release lever is in driving mode prior to operation.
• Make sure that the forward/reverse lever is in the proper position according to your desired direction.
• Ramps and Curbs (Sidewalks)
• Use extra caution when driving down a slope.
• Never drive across a slope.
• Do not turn sharply on a slope.
• Do not drive in reverse on a slope or on a bumpy surface.
• When driving over a curb or raised surface, make sure that the bottom of the scooter has sufficient clearance

Product Use and Care

WARNING!
This product may feature one or more or a combination of; nuts, bolts, screws, clips, fasteners and/or locking, fixing or safety mechanisms. These items/mechanisms require checking/inspection to ensure they are tight or correctly secured and are operating correctly. Failure to adequately check this product before each use may result in serious injury due to fall, loss of control, loss of balance, loss of footing, tripping, crushing and/or impact. Additionally, regular inspection/servicing should be performed by a person who is qualified and competent in servicing this product – intervals will vary depending on product usage. Consult a qualified person to determine inspection/service intervals after communicating details of your usage to them.

Assembly and Disassembly

Assembly

To assemble the Scooter:

1. Loosen the tiller adjustment knob, raise the tiller to its desired position, and re-tighten the tiller adjustment knob.
2. Turn the tiller lock knob to its UNLOCKED position.
3. Install the battery pack and battery compartment cover.
4. Install the seat.
5. Install the basket.

Disassembly

You can disassemble the Scooter into five pieces: the seat, main frame, battery pack, battery compartment cover, and basket. See image below. No tools are required to disassemble or assemble your Scooter, but keep in mind that the disassembled sections of the Scooter take up more floor space than the assembled unit. Always disassemble or assemble your Scooter on a level, dry surface with sufficient room for you to work and move around your Scooter- about 5 feet in all directions. Remember that some Scooter components are heavy and you may need assistance when lifting them.

WARNING! Do not lift beyond your physical capability. Ask for assistance when necessary while disassembling or assembling your Scooter.

To disassemble the Scooter:

1. Turn the tiller lock knob to its locked position. See Your Scooter section.
2. Remove the seat by lifting it straight up and off the Scooter.
3. Remove the basket by lifting it straight up and off the securement bracket.
4. Remove the battery pack. Re-install the battery compartment cover during transport to protect from damage.
5. Loosen the tiller adjustment knob and lower the tiller to its lowest point, then tighten the tiller adjustment knob.

Operation

Tiller Console Components

The tiller console houses all controls needed to drive your Scooter, including the key switch, throttle control lever, horn button, speed adjustment dial, and the battery condition meter. See image below.

Key Switch

• Insert the key into the key switch and turn it clockwise to power up (turn on) your Scooter.
• Turn the key counter clockwise to power down (turn off) your Scooter.

Throttle Control Lever
This lever allows you to control the forward speed and the reverse speed of your Scooter up to the maximum speed you have set with the speed adjustment dial.

• Place your right hand on the right-hand grip and your left hand on the left-hand grip.
• Use your right index finger to pull the right side of the lever to disengage your Scooter’s brakes and move forward.
• Release the lever and allow your Scooter to come to a complete stop before pushing the other side of the lever to move in reverse.
• When the throttle is completely released, it automatically returns to the center “stop” position and engages your Scooter’s brakes.

Horn Button
This button activates a warning horn. The Scooter must be “on” for the horn to be operational. Do not hesitate to use the warning horn when doing so may prevent accident or injury.

Battery Condition Meter
When the key is fully inserted into the key switch, this meter indicates approximate battery strength. For further information on the battery condition meter, see Batteries and Charging section.

Speed Adjustment Dial
This dial allows you to preselect and limit your Scooter’s top speed.

• The image of the hare represents the fastest speed setting.
• The image of the tortoise represents the slowest speed setting

Lower Tiller Components

Tiller Adjustment Knob
Your Scooter is equipped with an adjustable pivoting tiller that you can position to maximize your ergonomic comfort.
To use the tiller adjustment knob:

1. While supporting the tiller, turn the tiller adjustment knob counter clockwise to loosen the tiller. See image at the right.
2. Move the tiller to a comfortable position.
3. Turn the tiller adjustment knob clockwise to secure the tiller in position.

NOTE: To lower the tiller to its lowest point, you must first remove the seat.

Seat Adjustments

To adjust the seat height:

1. Remove the seat by lifting it straight up and off the Scooter.
   DETENT PIN

2. Use the attached ring to pull and remove the detent pin from the lower seat post. See image at the right.

3. Raise or lower the upper seat post to the desired seat height.

4. While holding the upper seat post at that height, align the adjustment holes of the upper and lower seat posts.

5. Fully insert the detent pin.

6. Reinstall the seat.

To adjust the armrest width:

1. Loosen the armrest adjustment knobs located at the rear of the seat.
2. Slide the armrests in or out to the desired width.
3. Tighten the armrest adjustment knobs as required.

Some experts believe that the incorrect or prolonged use of almost any product may cause serious injury or death. To help reduce your risk of serious injury or death, refer to the information below. For more information, see www.datastreamserver.com/safety

• Consult all documentation, packaging and product labelling before use. Note that some products feature documentation available online. It is recommended to print and retain the documentation.

• Before each use, check the product for loose/broken/damaged/missing parts, wear or leaks (if applicable). Never use a product with
  loose/broken/damaged/missing parts, wear or leaks.

• Products must be inspected and serviced (if applicable) by a qualified technician every 6 months. This is based on average residential use by persons of average size and strength, and on a property of average metropolitan size. Use beyond these recommendations may require more frequent inspections/servicing.

• Ensure that all users of the product have completed a suitable industry recognised training course before being allowed access to the product.

• The product has been supplied by a general merchandise retailer that may not be familiar with your specific application or description of application. Be sure to attain third-party approval from a qualified specialist for your application before use, regardless of any assurances from the retailer or its representatives.

• This product is not intended for use where fail-safe operation is required. As with any product (for example, automobile, computer, toaster), there is the possibility of technical issues that may require the repair or replacement of parts, or the product itself. If the possibility of such failure and the associated time it may take to rectify could in any way inconvenience the user, business or employee, or financially affect the user, business or employee, then the product is not suitable for your requirements. This product is not intended for use where incorrect operation or a failure of any kind, including but not limited to, a condition requiring product return, replacement, parts replacement or service by a technician may cause financial loss, loss of employee time or an inconvenience requiring compensation.

• If this product has been purchased in error when considering the information presented here, contact the retailer directly for details of their returns policy, if required.

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References

• datastreamserver.com/safety

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