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  • Page 1 Little Star 4 Wheel Scooter Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction page 1 Guarantee page 2 How to use this manual page 3 General warnings page 4 - 8 EMC (EMI) warnings page 9 - 10 Features page 11 Safety warnings & user guidance page 12 - 17 Tiller control functions page 18 - 19 Operating your scooter page 20 - 22...
  • Page 3 Class A Scooters are compact and often portable. They will be manoeuvrable but not necessarily capable of outdoor obstacles. They are portable in design and can be dismantled into smaller pieces for storage and/or transportation in the boot of a vehicle. They are intended for use in the home, office, public places and similar locations where there are pavements, pedestrian paths or floors that have hard and firm surfaces.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for choosing a Sunrise Medical scooter. Before using your scooter 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 scooter please contact your local Sunrise Medical Service Agent.

  • Page 5: Guarantee

    Guarantee Your guarantee 7 The above warranty conditions apply to all scooter parts for models purchased at full retail price. The guarantee form is supplied with this manual, 8 Under normal circumstances, no responsibility will be please fill in the relevant details to register and activate accepted where the scooter has required repair or your warranty.

  • Page 6: How To Use This Manual

    How to use this manual We at Sunrise Medical want you to get the best out of your scooter. This Owner’s Manual will familiarise you with the scooter 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.
  • Page 7 WARNINGS DO NOT OPERATE THE SCOOTER BEFORE READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT ABOUT THE MEANING OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS, OR ANY OF THE CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS, PLEASE CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR RELEVANT TECHNICAL PERSONNEL. FAILURE TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE SCOOTER OPERATION MAY RESULT IN AN UNEXPECTED RESPONSE FROM THE EQUIPMENT WHICH CAN IN TURN LEAD TO POSSIBLE INJURY OR DAMAGE.

  • Page 8: General Warnings

    GENERAL WARNINGS PERSONAL & OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES Drive profiles should only be adjusted by healthcare professionals and approved agents/dealers, who are totally conversant with the process. They must also fully understand the user’s capabilities and the user’s ability to operate the scooter safely. Incorrect settings may cause injury or damage to the user, bystanders, the scooter and/or nearby property.
  • Page 9 GENERAL WARNINGS PERSONAL & OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES DO NOT operate the mobility scooter without first checking that it is safe to do so. Always be aware of your surroundings. DO NOT attempt to use your mobility scooter without first checking that all wiring harnesses are connected and all detachable parts/assemblies are correctly aligned and firmly fixed in place.
  • Page 10 GENERAL WARNINGS PERSONAL & OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES The rear body panel, (where fitted), is designed to cover the Drive Assembly, Wiring Harness and Electrical Connectors. This panel should only be removed by an authorised Sunrise dealer. DO NOT stand on any of the body panels, only the footboard. DO NOT stand on the scooter seat.
  • Page 11 Direct exposure to rain, sea spray or moisture could cause the mobility scooter to malfunction electrically and mechanically and may cause rusting. Maximum User Mass Limitations. LITTLE STAR = 113Kg (250lbs) Front basket = 4.5Kg (10lbs) Iss 2...

  • Page 12: Emc (Emi) Warnings

    EMC (EMI) WARNINGS CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTRO MAGNETIC CONTAMINATION, (EMC) ON YOUR MOBILITY SCOOTER. SOMETIMES THIS EFFECT IS ALSO KNOWN AS ELECTRO MAGNETIC INTERFERENCE, (EMI). EMC, (EMI), FROM RADIO-WAVE SOURCES. Mobility scooters may be susceptible to EMC, which is interference from electromagnetic energy, (EM), emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur (HAM) radio transmitters, two way radios and mobile...
  • Page 13 EMC (EMI) WARNINGS 3. Long-range transmitters and transceivers, such as commercial broadcast transmitters, (radio and TV broadcast antenna towers) and amateur (HAM) radios. Note: Other types of hand-held devices such as cordless phones, laptop computers, AM/FM radios, TV sets, CD players, cassette players and small appliances, such as electric shavers and hair dryers, are not likely to cause any EMC problems to your mobility scooter.

  • Page 14: Features

    Features WIDTH ADJUSTABLE ARMRESTS PAGE 17 CONTROL POD SEATING PAGE 18-19 PAGE 16 BASKET PAGE 24 BATTERY PACK PAGE 25-29 FREEWHEEL TILLER LEVER LOCK PAGE 20 PAGE 17 TYRES PAGE 30 Photo 1 Iss 2...
  • Page 15 Safety warning and user guidance Getting on to your scooter 1. Ensure that the on-off switch or key switch is turned to the off position. 2. Stand at the side of the scooter, facing forwards. 3. Pull the armrest upwards until vertical. 4.
  • Page 16 Safety warning and user guidance General safety warnings Kerb climbing Safety is important with any vehicle Do not attempt to mount or that is power driven. Below are dismount kerbs in excess of 25mm some essential tips to safeguard (1”). your use.
  • Page 17 Safety warning and user guidance Lifting heavy or bulky components Seat: 1. Stand at the side of the seat and fold the backrest down (Photo 2). 2. Unscrew the seat locking bolt by turning it anti - clockwise (Photo 3). 3.
  • Page 18 Safety warning and user guidance Batteries Tyres Always check the batteries are Your scooter has solid tyres all sufficiently charged before setting round. They do not require inflation. off. It is good practice to inspect the Always ensure that your batteries tyres for damage or wear, regularly.

  • Page 19: Seat Height Adjustment

    Safety warning and user guidance Transportation Use of mobile phones When transporting the scooter remove seat Mobile telephones or two way and lower the tiller. The battery should also radio devices must not be used be removed to make the parts lighter. while operating the vehicle.

  • Page 20: Armrest Adjustment

    Safety warning and user guidance Armrest Adjustment The width of the armrests can be adjusted by loosening the two thumbwheel knobs located under the seat base, moving the armrests to the desired position and re-tightening the thumbwheel knobs. Tiller Adjustment The scooter features a folding tiller which allows you to fold the tiller down fully, for transportation and stowage.

  • Page 21: Tiller Control Functions

    Tiller control functions Hand Controls All of the drive controls for the scooter are to be found on the Tiller Control Panel (Photo 13). The Pre-set Speed Knob Turning this knob to the left, reduces your available maximum speed. Turning it to the right, increases the available maximum speed. The Battery Gauge This gives an approximation of battery charge.
  • Page 22 Tiller control functions Throttle Lever The throttle lever offers finger-tip control of your scooter, (Photo 13). It controls the speed as well as forward and reverse motion. Pulling the right-hand side of the lever towards you moves the scooter forwards. Pulling the left-hand side of the lever towards you moves the scooter in reverse and sounds a reversing beeper.

  • Page 23: Operating Your Scooter

    Operating your Scooter Freewheel mechanism A freewheel device disengages the power drive to allow manual operation (Photo 14). The freewheel is selected by pulling up the lever which is located at the rear of the scooter. Once freewheel has been selected, the electronic drive control system is disabled to prevent driving.
  • Page 24 Operating your Scooter Basic Driving 1. Make sure you are properly seated on the scooter and that the Speed Control knob is turned fully to the left, towards the “Tortoise” icon. Note: Reverse movement of the scooter may not occur when Speed Control Dial is turned fully anti-clockwise and reversing up a slope.
  • Page 25 Operating your Scooter Braking To bring the scooter to a standstill simply let go of the throttle control lever. Remember to keep your hands on the handlebars whilst the scooter is braking. Two types of braking are used. (a) Automatic regenerative braking, which slows the scooter to a stop. (b) Automatic braking which will operate a couple of seconds after releasing the control lever and holds the scooter in position, even if you are on a hill.

  • Page 26: Guidance For Safe Operation & Use

    Guidance for safe operation and use Crossing roads Use on the footpath Your scooter is not capable of When using your scooter on mounting and dismounting kerbs the footpath always be aware and other obstacles in excess of of pedestrians and situations 25mm (1”).
  • Page 27 Guidance for safe operation and use Hill climbing Photo 15 Your scooter is designed to travel up or down most reasonable slopes up to 6°. However both hill climbing capability and distance travelled between battery charges will be adversely affected by such things 1.

  • Page 28: Batteries & Charging

    Batteries and charging General information Maintenance free Batteries are the power source This is the type of battery used for almost all of the modern in the battery pack. It uses GEL electrolyte which is totally sealed mobility products available today. within the battery’s outer case.
  • Page 29 Batteries and charging Battery pack care plan 7. Do not top up the charge of your batteries during the day. 1. Only use the approved battery Wait until the evening for a full charger compatible with the overnight charge. vehicle to be charged. Caution! 2.
  • Page 30 Batteries and charging The range of your vehicle Most manufacturers of mobility products state the range of their vehicles either in the sales literature or within the Owners Manual. The range stated sometimes differs from manufacturer to manufacturer even though the battery size is the same. We measure the range of our vehicles in a consistent and uniform manner, but variances still occur due to motor efficiencies and overall product load weight.
  • Page 31 Batteries and charging Off Board Battery Charger Your scooter is supplied with an off-board charging facility. Please note that only chargers with a capacity of minimum 1.5 Amp and maximum 3 Amp supplied by your local authorised agent should be used. Your battery pack can be charged on or off the scooter.
  • Page 32 Batteries and charging Off Board Battery Charger Charge Socket The 1.5 Amp, off-board battery charger has a status indicator which tells you when your battery pack is fully charged, (Photo 21). There are three (3) possible indications: Reset Button 1. OFF = Not connected / fault. 2.

  • Page 33: Routine Maintenance

    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 agent unless otherwise indicated. The checks below can be carried out by the user Battery charge check (Fig.
  • Page 34 Specifications PARAMETER Little Star (4 Wheel) LENGTH 960 mm (38”) REAR WIDTH 505 mm (20”) HEIGHT 890 mm (35”) MAX. USER WEIGHT 113kg (250lb) BATTERY PACK 10 AH MAX SAFE ANGLE 6° TURN RADIUS 1100 mm (43”) SEAT - BASE HEIGHT 355 mm (14”) - 410 mm (16”)

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Trouble Shooting Guide POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION SYMPTOM Batteries not charged for long Charge batteries for eight hours Shortened range enough or more Batteries weak and cannot hold Replace battery pack charge Battery pack fault Replace battery pack Battery pack not charging Charge fault Replace charger...
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  • Page 40 Sunrise Medical Limited Sunrise Business Park, High Street, Wollaston, West Midlands DY8 4PS England Tel 01384 44 66 22 Fax 01384 44 66 44 Iss 2 E-Mail: sunmail@sunmed.co.uk 01 04 2010 www.sunrisemedical.com © 2010 Sunrise Medical...

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